Nursing Assistants pay in Michigan
In Michigan, the median pay for nursing assistants is $19.03 an hour ($39,570 a year). About 43,290 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). Michigan ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for nursing assistants in Michigan
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.71 | $36,830 |
| 25% of workers | $18.35 | $38,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.03 | $39,570 |
| 75% of workers | $21.59 | $44,910 |
| 90% of workers | $22.47 | $46,740 |
Nursing Assistants pay in Michigan metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Creek | $45,470 | 690 |
| Ann Arbor | $44,570 | 3,430 |
| Traverse City | $41,900 | 700 |
| Niles | $41,070 | 590 |
| Jackson | $40,080 | 690 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn | $39,900 | 17,300 |
| Kalamazoo-Portage | $39,500 | 1,260 |
| Saginaw | $39,400 | 1,100 |
| Midland | $39,340 | 600 |
| Flint | $39,190 | 1,460 |
| Muskegon-Norton Shores | $38,760 | 670 |
| Lansing-East Lansing | $38,550 | 1,650 |
| Monroe | $38,420 | 430 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood | $38,340 | 5,870 |
| Bay City | $38,260 | 490 |
Michigan unemployment rate: 5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Michigan
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $94,300 |
| Medical Assistants | $39,870 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,460 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $131,450 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $39,870 |
| Paramedics | $52,080 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $29,350 |
| Psychiatric Aides | $45,800 |
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