Registered Nurses Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $94,050 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $45.22
10th percentile $80,360
90th percentile $127,200
Employed locally 12,030
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,360
    25th
    $83,830
    50th (median)
    $94,050
    75th
    $99,930
    90th
    $127,200

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 108% Median Registered Nurses salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $102,240
    Minnesota $100,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $99,210
    Niles, MI $98,280
    Battle Creek, MI $95,750
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $90,450

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicians, All Other $230,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,440
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,120
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $81,460
    Pharmacists $161,420
    Physician Assistants $133,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Ann Arbor?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Ann Arbor, MI is $45.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.06 or more per hour.

    Is Ann Arbor above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 0.5% above the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $80,360 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,830.