Nurse Practitioner Salary in Michigan: $131,450 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Michigan earn a median of $131,450 per year — $63.20 an hour — $850 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #26 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Michigan NPs earn between $101,640 and $165,870. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Michigan NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Michigan NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Michigan
The median NP in Michigan out-earns the median RN by $37,150 per year (39%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Michigan With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Michigan side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Michigan | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $131,450 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $63.20/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $101,640 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $140,850 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $165,870 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 8,290 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Michigan’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Michigan?
NPs in Michigan earn a median of $131,450 per year — $63.20 per hour — $850 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Michigan #26 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Michigan?
The median NP in Michigan earns $131,450 versus $94,300 for the median RN — a difference of $37,150 per year (39%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Michigan?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Michigan, the 10th percentile is $101,640 and the 25th percentile is $117,990. Most NPs move toward the $131,450 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Michigan?
8,290 nurse practitioners are employed in Michigan per the BLS May 2025 estimates.