Travel Nurse salary in Michigan
A travel nurse in Michigan earns an estimated $117,880 a year ($56.67/hr) — about 3% below the U.S. average, with most between $102,600 and $129,310. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Travel Nurse — Michigan
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$117,880
-3% vs nationalHourly
$56.67/hr
- Typical range
- $102,600–$129,310
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $145,890
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $96,580
- Newer nurses
Travel Nurse pay by city in Michigan
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $121,600 | $58.46 |
| Grand Rapids | $104,900 | $50.43 |
Travel Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Michigan compares to states with similar travel nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Michigan
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects travel nurse pay in Michigan
Pay near the national median. For a travel nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
Public wage data does not report Travel Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Michigan (May 2025) and applies a 1.25× specialty adjustment.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. Treat it as a starting point — not an official Michigan wage.
Source year: 2025. Based on the national figure of $121,940 for this role.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Michigan, based on national pay and local pay levels — not a guaranteed local wage.
- 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 Michigan make this page more precise over time.
Travel Nurse salary in Michigan — FAQ
- How much does a travel nurse make in Michigan?
- A travel nurse in Michigan earns an estimated $117,880 a year — about $56.67 an hour, with most between $102,600 and $129,310. That's about 3% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Michigan's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Michigan a good state for travel nurses?
- For pay, Michigan sits about 3% below the national average for travel nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $117,880 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Michigan pays travel nurses the most?
- Among Michigan metros we track, Detroit tends to have the highest estimated pay for travel nurses, at roughly $121,600 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Michigan travel nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a travel nurse is about $121,940 a year, versus an estimated $117,880 in Michigan — about 3% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- 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— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled specialty estimate (BLS state wage × specialty adjustment)
Public wage data does not report Travel Nurse separately. This figure starts from the wage the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published for Registered Nurse in Michigan (May 2025) and applies a 1.25× specialty adjustment.
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 17, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national travel nurse pay adjusted for Michigan. Last reviewed July 17, 2026.