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BLS wage data · May 2025

Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Michigan

Licensed Practical Nurses in Michigan earn a median of $65,460 a year, or $31.47 an hour. That ranks Michigan #22 of 51 states and is $1,060 more than the national median.

Median / year
$65,460
Median / hour
$31.47
Employed
10,880
National rank
#22of 51

Pay range in Michigan

10th percentile$56,160
25th percentile$62,050
Median percentile$65,460
75th percentile$73,880
90th percentile$77,780

Licensed Practical Nurse pay by Michigan metro area

Metro areaMedianJobs
Niles, MI$74,530120
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI$69,3004,540
Lansing-East Lansing, MI$66,680360
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI$66,320320
Flint, MI$65,670440
Battle Creek, MI$65,360360
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI$65,240610
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI$65,2301,230
Ann Arbor, MI$64,670520
Jackson, MI$64,290220
Saginaw, MI$64,280310
Midland, MI$64,100120
Monroe, MI$63,240150
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$62,290100
Traverse City, MI$62,260140
Bay City, MI$61,380150

FAQ

How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Michigan?

The median annual wage is $65,460 ($31.47 per hour), according to the BLS for May 2025. That is $1,060 above the U.S. median of $64,400.

What do entry-level LPNs make in Michigan?

The lowest-paid 10% of Michigan LPNs earned $56,160 or less ($27.00/hour), a reasonable estimate for new graduates.

Where do LPNs earn the most in Michigan?

Niles, MI has the highest metro median at $74,530.

How many LPNs work in Michigan?

About 10,880 LPNs were employed in Michigan in May 2025.