Nurse Practitioner Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Nurse Practitioners in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$131,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$63.20
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $132,300
State Rank
#26 of 51
8,290 employed here

How much does a Nurse Practitioner make in Michigan?

A Nurse Practitioner working in Michigan earns a median salary of $131,450 per year, or about $63.20 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $132,300 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $101,640 while the top 10% make $165,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $117,990 and $140,850 a year.

Nurse Practitioner salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$101,640$48.87
25th percentile (early career)$117,990$56.73
50th percentile (median)$131,450$63.20
75th percentile (experienced)$140,850$67.72
90th percentile (top earners)$165,870$79.75

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Nurse Practitioner pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$168,520
2New Jersey$159,310
3Washington$156,100
4Oregon$155,680
5Alaska$155,170

Working as a Nurse Practitioner in Michigan

Nationally, about 323,000 people work as Nurse Practitioners in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($131,450) 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 does a Nurse Practitioner make in Michigan?
The median Nurse Practitioner salary in Michigan is $131,450 per year, or about $63.20 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $101,640 at the entry level to $165,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Nurse Practitioners about 1% less than the national median of $132,300. Michigan ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Nurse Practitioners?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $131,450 a year. About 8,290 Nurse Practitioners are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
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.