Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Michigan

Q: What cities in Michigan pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Bay City is currently the highest paying city in Michigan for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 65% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Michigan. Other top paying cities include Jackson, paying up to $100/hr, Ypsilanti, paying up to $51/hr, and Saline, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$35.19/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Michigan is $35.19 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Michigan compared to National Averages

$35.19/hour

Michigan

This is equal to the US average

$35.03/hour

United States

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Jackson, Michigan	$100	$100

Last updated on February 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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