Michigan Median
$65,460
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.47
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $64,400
State Rank
#22 of 51
10,880 employed here
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Michigan?
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Michigan take home a median of $65,460 annually — roughly $31.47 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $64,400.
Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $56,160 while the top 10% make $77,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $62,050 and $73,880 a year.
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary range in Michigan
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,160 | $27.00 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $62,050 | $29.83 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $65,460 | $31.47 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $73,880 | $35.52 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,780 | $37.39 |
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How Michigan compares
Michigan ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in other states
Washington $83,150Alaska $80,800Oregon $80,470Massachusetts $80,220Rhode Island $80,090California $79,750New Hampshire $77,110Arizona $77,070Nevada $76,160District of Columbia $75,740New Jersey $75,160Illinois $75,000Maryland $74,660Colorado $73,880Connecticut $73,690Maine $73,200Hawaii $71,140Vermont $69,930Delaware $68,710New York $67,180Indiana $65,720Virginia $64,920Pennsylvania $63,940Idaho $63,800Wisconsin $63,760Minnesota $63,750Wyoming $63,460North Carolina $63,270Utah $63,230Nebraska $62,660Iowa $62,630North Dakota $62,300Texas $62,240Montana $62,210Georgia $62,030Ohio $61,950South Carolina $61,820Florida $61,770Kansas $61,760Missouri $61,530Kentucky $60,460New Mexico $59,330Tennessee $58,870Oklahoma $58,320Louisiana $57,470Alabama $57,030Arkansas $56,620West Virginia $55,360South Dakota $52,750Mississippi $50,220
Working as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Michigan
Nationally, about 648,000 people work as Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($65,460) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make in Michigan?
The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Michigan is $65,460 per year, or about $31.47 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,160 at the entry level to $77,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses about 2% more than the national median of $64,400. Michigan ranks 22nd out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses?
Yes on pay — Michigan pays above the national median for this occupation, at $65,460 a year. About 10,880 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses are employed in Michigan. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.