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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$39,570/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.03/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
43,290
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,126 #37 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Michigan, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Michigan earn a median of $39,570 per year ($19.03 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $36,830, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $46,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $39,570 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $39,570 is worth about $41,126 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #37 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,830
$17.71/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,570
$19.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$46,740
$22.47/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $39,570 $41,126 —
Wisconsin $45,130 $47,962 −$5,560
Ohio $39,010 $42,048 +$560
Indiana $38,330 $41,070 +$1,240

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Michigan: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Michigan?

Certified nursing assistants in Michigan earn a median of $39,570 per year ($19.03 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Michigan pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $39,570, Michigan pays 6% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 43,290 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680

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