Nurse practitioner salary in Michigan
The median nurse practitioner in Michigan earned $131,450 a year in 2025, $850 (1%) below the $132,300 national median. That ranks 26th of 51 states.
- Median yearly pay
- $131,450
- Average yearly pay
- $132,790
- Employed in Michigan
- 8,290
How Michigan compares
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state estimates. Pay is before tax and does not adjust for cost of living, which is higher in some states than others.
Nursing pay in Michigan
| Role | Median yearly pay | Employed |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse | $94,300 | 104,950 |
| LPN or LVN | $65,460 | 10,880 |
| Nurse practitioner | $131,450 | 8,290 |
A nurse practitioner in Michigan earns a median $37,150 more than a registered nurse ($131,450 against $94,300). A registered nurse earns a median $28,840 more than an LPN or LVN here ($94,300 against $65,460).
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Common questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Michigan?
The median is $131,450 a year, according to BLS data for May 2025. Half of nurse practitioners in Michigan earn more and half earn less.
Is Michigan a high-paying state for nurse practitioners?
Michigan ranks 26th of 51 states on median pay for this job. The national median is $132,300, so Michigan pays 1% below it. The highest median is $168,520 in California.
How many nurse practitioners work in Michigan?
BLS counted 8,290 nurse practitioners employed in Michigan in May 2025.
Why is the average different from the median?
The median is the middle wage: half of workers earn less. The average adds every wage and divides, so a few very high earners pull it up. In Michigan the average is $132,790, $1,340 above the median.
What do you need to work as a nurse practitioner in Michigan?
Michigan requires an RN license plus a master’s or doctoral degree in an advanced practice specialty, with a license from the Michigan Board of Nursing (Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing).