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Registered Nurse salary in Michigan

Registered nurses in Michigan earn a median $94,300 a year, 3% below the national median of $97,550. That ranks #25 of 51 states. After taxes, a single filer keeps about $71,413.

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 29-1141. Taxes for tax year 2026.

YearlyMonthlyEvery 2 weeksHourly
Median pay$94,300$7,858$3,627$45.34
Average pay$94,300$7,858$3,627$45.34
Take-home (median)$71,413$5,951$2,747$34.33

Where the money goes

ItemPer year
Federal income tax$11,916
Social Security and Medicare$7,214
Michigan income tax$3,757
Take-home$71,413

Michigan's prices are 4% below the U.S. average, so the median take-home buys what $74,221 buys in an average-priced state. The Michigan minimum wage is $13.73; the median registered nurse earns 3.3 times that.

Registered Nurse pay in Michigan vs. neighboring states

StateMedian salaryTake-homeBuying power
Michigan$94,300$71,413$74,221
Indiana$83,500$65,139$69,794
Ohio$82,510$65,389$70,482
Wisconsin$95,530$72,353$76,893

Frequently asked questions

How much do registered nurses make in Michigan?
The median salary is $94,300 a year ($45.34 an hour), and the average is $94,300, per BLS data for May 2025.
How much do registered nurses take home in Michigan?
About $71,413 a year after federal and Michigan taxes, or $2,747 every two weeks, for a single filer at the median salary.
Do registered nurses earn more in Michigan than the national average?
Michigan ranks #25 of 51 for median pay, 3% below the U.S. median of $97,550. Adjusted for prices and taxes it ranks #15.