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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Salary in Michigan

Median Annual in Michigan
$65,460/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.47/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Michigan

groups Employed in MI
10,880
public U.S. Median
$64,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$68,034 #25 of 51

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in Michigan, explained

Licensed practical nurses in Michigan earn a median of $65,460 per year ($31.47 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $64,400. Entry-level workers earn around $56,160, while the most experienced licensed practical nurses reach about $77,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Michigan.

Is $65,460 good pay in Michigan?

Adjusted for Michigan's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $65,460 is worth about $68,034 in national buying power — ranking Michigan #25 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay by experience in Michigan

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,160
$27.00/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,460
$31.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,780
$37.39/hr

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MI
Michigan (here) $65,460 $68,034 —
Indiana $65,720 $70,418 −$260
Wisconsin $63,760 $67,761 +$1,700
Ohio $61,950 $66,775 +$3,510

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Michigan: FAQ

How much do licensed practical nurses make in Michigan?

Licensed practical nurses in Michigan earn a median of $65,460 per year ($31.47 per hour), compared with $64,400 nationally.

Does Michigan pay licensed practical nurses well?

At $65,460, Michigan pays 2% above the national median for licensed practical nurses. An estimated 10,880 work in the state.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) salary in other states

Washington · $83,150 Alaska · $80,800 Oregon · $80,470 Massachusetts · $80,220 Rhode Island · $80,090 California · $79,750 New Hampshire · $77,110 Arizona · $77,070 Nevada · $76,160 District of Columbia · $75,740 New Jersey · $75,160 Illinois · $75,000

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