Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Michigan
See how much licensed practical nurses earn in Michigan, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$57,000
Median hourly
$27
Employment
7,500
Comparison to national average
National median
$60,000
Michigan median
$57,000
Difference
-5%
What that salary is really worth in Michigan
Michigan's cost of living is 91 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 9% cheaper than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 79 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$57,000
Cost-of-living adjusted
$62,637
vs national median
+$2,637
Adjusted for local prices, a licensed practical nurse in Michigan has the buying power of roughly $62,637 at national average prices — real purchasing power that beats the national median for this career.
State income tax
4.25% flat state income tax
Largest job markets
Detroit, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor
Licensed Practical Nurse pay in other states
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About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Michigan. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.