Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in Grand Rapids
A nursing assistant in the Grand Rapids, MI area earns an estimated $38,340 a year ($18.43/hr) — about 9% below the U.S. average, with most between $37,810 and $43,750. City figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Nursing Assistant (CNA) — Grand Rapids, MI
Verified public wage dataMedian annual pay
$38,340
-9% vs nationalHourly
$18.43/hr
- Typical range
- $37,810–$43,750
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $45,230
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $36,530
- Newer nurses
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What affects nursing assistant pay in Grand Rapids
West Michigan healthcare hub. For a nursing assistant, local pay also reflects the concentration of major hospital systems and academic medical centers, union contracts, shift differentials, unit acuity, and how competitive staffing is. Nights, weekends, and critical-care specialties typically add to base pay. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
Where this figure comes from
This is the actual median wage reported for Grand Rapids, MI in official U.S. government wage data — about 9% 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 $36,530 and the highest-paid 10% about $45,230. 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.
Nursing Assistant salary in Grand Rapids — FAQ
- How much does a nursing assistant make in Grand Rapids?
- A nursing assistant in the Grand Rapids, MI area earns an estimated $38,340 a year — about $18.43 an hour, with most between $37,810 and $43,750. That's about 9% below the national average. This is an estimate based on the role's national pay and Grand Rapids's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Grand Rapids a good place for nursing assistants?
- On pay, Grand Rapids runs about 9% below the national average for nursing assistants. Big-city wages are often offset by a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $38,340 against local housing and expenses.
- How does Grand Rapids nursing assistant pay compare to Michigan overall?
- Statewide, Michigan nursing assistants earn an estimated $39,570 a year, versus about $38,340 in Grand Rapids. Metro pay can run above or below the state figure depending on hospital concentration and local demand.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
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
Estimated figure — national nursing assistant pay adjusted for Grand Rapids. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.