Nurse pay in Michigan
Nurses in Michigan are being offered a median $90,480 a year right now across 559 live job postings that state pay — ranking #31 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $62k
- 25th percentile
- $77k
- 75th percentile
- $111k
- 90th percentile
- $127k
Where does your pay sit in Michigan?
Checked against 559 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $62k
- 25th percentile
- $77k
- 75th percentile
- $111k
- 90th percentile
- $127k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Michigan market overview
- 25th percentile
- $76,851
- Median
- $90,480
- 75th percentile
- $110,526
- 90th percentile
- $126,880
- Median hourly (293 postings)
- $36/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (372 postings)
- $10,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $40,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 559
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Michigan
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | $97k | $126k | 18 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49k | $52k | 18 |
| Practical Nurse | $64k | $68k | 13 |
| Acute Care | $99k | $121k | 12 |
| Emergency | $92k | $95k | 12 |
| Pediatric | $88k | $111k | 11 |
| Travel | $99k | $151k | 11 |
| Rehabilitation | $88k | $114k | 10 |
| General | $82k | $124k | 9 |
| Nursing Management/Admin | $98k | $117k | 9 |
| Geriatric | $76k | $91k | 8 |
| Home Health | $97k | $136k | 8 |
| Medical/Surgical | $99k | $131k | 8 |
| Cardiac | $99k | $101k | 7 |
| Long-term care | $92k | $97k | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $114k | $135k | 7 |
| Hospice | $82k | $86k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Michigan right now
- #1$137k
Daisy Medical Staffing Inc
median across 5 priced postings
- #2$137k
FirstChoice
median across 7 priced postings
- #3$127k
Trinity Health Michigan
median across 8 priced postings
- #4$125k
Freedom At Home
median across 3 priced postings
- #5$123k
White Glove Placement, Inc.
median across 9 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in MichiganEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Michigan?
- Across 559 live job postings in Michigan that state pay, the median posted offer is $90,480 a year (about $36/hr). The middle half of postings runs $76,851–$110,526, and the top 10% start at $126,880.
- How does Michigan nurse pay compare nationally?
- Michigan's posted median of $90,480 is 5% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #31 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Michigan nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 372 live postings in Michigan advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $10,000 and offers up to $40,000.