Registered Nurses Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $80,860 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.88
10th percentile $62,220
90th percentile $97,830
Employed locally 1,340
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,220
    25th
    $72,640
    50th (median)
    $80,860
    75th
    $86,380
    90th
    $97,830

    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 Southern Michigan

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,280
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,970
    Physical Therapists $81,820
    Dental Hygienists $77,500
    Pharmacists $130,020
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Southern Michigan is $38.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Southern Michigan is 13.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,220 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,640.