Registered Nurses Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $79,940 -14.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.43
10th percentile $65,660
90th percentile $90,910
Employed locally 1,720
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,660
    25th
    $67,000
    50th (median)
    $79,940
    75th
    $90,910
    90th
    $90,910

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 126% Median Registered Nurses salary is 26% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $94,050

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,560
    Pharmacists $136,370
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $38,910
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,490
    Physical Therapists $82,240
    Dental Hygienists $78,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Muskegon, MI is $38.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.71 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Muskegon, MI is 14.6% below 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $65,660 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,000.