Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Michigan
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$40.42/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Michigan is $40.42 per hour. This is 26% lower than the US average of $50.79.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Michigan compared to National Averages
$40.42/hour
Michigan
26% lower than the US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
What cities in Michigan pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Bay City, Michigan and Jackson, Michigan pay Registered Nurses the most, both averaging $100 per hour, ahead of Ypsilanti, Michigan ($38). For comparison, the Michigan average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Bay City, Michigan and Jackson, Michigan pay 147% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bay City, Michigan | $100 | $100 |
| Jackson, Michigan | $100 | $100 |
| Ypsilanti, Michigan | $38 | $51 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Michigan?
Neurology earns the most among Nursing specialties in Michigan, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Orthopedics ($63) and Hematology / Oncology ($62). Neurology also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Michigan average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Neurology earns 58% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Neurology | $64 | $100 |
| Orthopedics | $63 | $100 |
| Hematology / Oncology | $62 | $92 |
| Intermediate Care | $59 | $100 |
| OR - Operating Room | $56 | $69 |
| Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $56 | $61 |
| Cardiac Stepdown | $56 | $61 |
| Maternal - Newborn | $54 | $61 |
| Post Partum | $54 | $61 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Michigan compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($59) and Pennsylvania ($51). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Michigan average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Wisconsin pays 48% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Minnesota | $59 | $65 |
| Pennsylvania | $51 | $55 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Ohio | $47 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Kentucky | $44 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Michigan?
Select Medical pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($43) and Perm Staff Jobs ($39). Select Medical also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Michigan average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour — Select Medical pays 19% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | $48 | $53 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $43 | $43 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $46 |
| Graham Healthcare Group | $37 | $37 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $36 | $50 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $35 | $35 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Hancock, MI
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$100K-136K/year
approximately $48-66/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Heartland Hospice
- Midland, MI
$95K-135K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director of Nursing
- Gentiva Hospice
- Grand Rapids, MI
$95K-135K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Battle Creek
- Battle Creek, MI
- Sign-On Bonus
$53/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care
- Select Specialty Hospital - Pontiac
- Pontiac, MI
- Sign-On Bonus
$52/hour
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