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Registered Nurses average salary by city in Michigan
- Ann Arbor$109,000
- Battle Creek$97,210
- Detroit$95,460
- Saginaw$95,440
- Flint$94,990
- Kalamazoo$91,100
- Traverse City$90,400
- Midland$90,330
- Lansing$90,220
- Grand Rapids$89,910
- Monroe$86,180
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor | $109,000 | $103,450 | $87,680 | $81,126 | 101 |
| Battle Creek | $97,210 | $97,520 | $83,050 | $72,418 | 91 |
| Detroit | $95,460 | $97,280 | $82,470 | $70,024 | 100 |
| Saginaw | $95,440 | $95,160 | $86,330 | $70,818 | 91 |
| Flint | $94,990 | $97,780 | $82,530 | $70,973 | 93 |
| Kalamazoo | $91,100 | $88,200 | $77,970 | $69,294 | 95 |
| Traverse City | $90,400 | $83,690 | $81,130 | $68,831 | 93 |
| Midland | $90,330 | $86,360 | $86,360 | $68,785 | 92 |
| Lansing | $90,220 | $84,320 | $79,550 | $67,868 | 95 |
| Grand Rapids | $89,910 | $83,920 | $80,950 | $67,245 | 96 |
| Monroe | $86,180 | $82,170 | $77,610 | $66,041 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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