Grand Rapids, MI · City

Nurse salary in Grand Rapids

Registered nurses in the Grand Rapids, MI area earn about $83,920 a year ($40.35/hr) — about 14% below the U.S. average. City figures are estimates based on national pay and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.

Registered nurse — Grand Rapids, MI

Verified public wage data

Median annual pay

$83,920

-14% vs national

Hourly

$40.35/hr

Median $83,920

$78,840Middle 50%: $80,950–$101,050$101,820

Typical range: $80,950–$101,050; What most nurses earn
High end: $101,820; Top earners
Entry level: $78,840; Newer nurses

Part of Michigan. See statewide nurse pay and other metros.

Nurse roles in Grand Rapids

Estimated median pay by role.

Role	Median	Source
Registered Nurse	$83,920	Verified public wage data
Licensed Practical Nurse	$65,230	Verified public wage data
Nurse Practitioner	$125,660	Verified public wage data
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist	$223,040	Verified public wage data
Travel Nurse	$104,900	Specialty estimate
ICU Nurse	$93,990	Specialty estimate
Nurse Manager	$109,100	Specialty estimate
Nursing Assistant (CNA)	$38,340	Verified public wage data

Compare all nursing roles

All nurse roles in Grand Rapids

Estimated pay for every nurse type in the Grand Rapids, MI area — open one for the full local breakdown.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist$223,040 Certified Nurse Midwife$131,760 Nurse Practitioner$125,660 Nurse Manager$109,100 Travel Nurse$104,900 Flight Nurse$96,510 ICU Nurse$93,990 ER Nurse$92,310 NICU Nurse$92,310 Cath Lab Nurse$92,310 Operating Room Nurse$90,630 Nurse Informaticist$90,630 Charge Nurse$89,790 Labor & Delivery Nurse$88,960 PACU Nurse$88,960 Transplant Nurse$88,960 Trauma Nurse$88,960 Oncology Nurse$88,120 Case Management Nurse$88,120 Endoscopy Nurse$88,120 Cardiac Nurse$87,280 Neuroscience Nurse$87,280 Psychiatric Nurse$86,440 Telemetry Nurse$86,440 Pediatric Nurse$85,600 Correctional Nurse$85,600 Orthopedic Nurse$85,600 Gastroenterology Nurse$85,600 Registered Nurse$83,920 Med-Surg Nurse$83,920 Dialysis Nurse$83,920 Wound Care Nurse$83,920 Infusion Nurse$83,920 Occupational Health Nurse$83,920 Aesthetic Nurse$83,920 Rehabilitation Nurse$83,920 Urology Nurse$83,920 Hospice Nurse$83,080 Home Health Nurse$82,240 Ambulatory Care Nurse$82,240 Telehealth Nurse$81,400 Clinic Nurse$78,050 Public Health Nurse$77,210 School Nurse$75,530 Licensed Practical Nurse$65,230 Licensed Vocational Nurse$65,230 Nursing Assistant (CNA)$38,340

What affects nurse pay in Grand Rapids

West Michigan healthcare hub. Beyond that, local nurse pay reflects the cost of living, the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Estimate your own with the calculator.

Where this figure comes from

This is the actual median wage reported for Grand Rapids, MI in official U.S. government wage data — about 14% below the U.S. average. It is measured from employer-reported payroll, not estimated from a national average.

In Grand Rapids, MI, the lowest-paid 10% earn about $78,840 and the highest-paid 10% about $101,820. Where you land depends on specialty, shift, overtime, union status, employer type, and years of experience.

Source year: 2025. Updated when new official wage data is published.

How to use this metro figure

It’s the median actually reported for Grand Rapids — half of nurses earn more, half earn less. A midpoint, not an offer you’re guaranteed.
Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Grand Rapids make this page more precise over time.

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Source & confidence— A verified figure from official U.S. public wage data.

BLS OEWS (May 2025, metro)

Grand Rapids, MI figures are published directly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI (May 2025). They are not estimated or adjusted.

Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology

Last reviewed July 17, 2026.

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