Registered Nurses Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,120 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.52
10th percentile $64,040
90th percentile $98,610
Employed locally 2,170
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,040
    25th
    $70,150
    50th (median)
    $80,120
    75th
    $87,630
    90th
    $98,610

    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

    Related occupations in Northern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,930
    Dental Hygienists $76,100
    Emergency Medical Technicians $36,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,140
    Pharmacists $133,130
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $65,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Northern Michigan?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Northern Michigan is $38.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.55 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Michigan above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Northern Michigan is 14.4% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $64,040 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,150.