Charge Nurse salary in Michigan
A charge nurse in Michigan earns an estimated $97,150 a year ($46.71/hr) — about 3% below the U.S. average, with most between $78,870 and $104,600. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Charge Nurse — Michigan
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$97,150
-3% vs nationalHourly
$46.71/hr
- Typical range
- $78,870–$104,600
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $140,450
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $68,530
- Newer nurses
Charge Nurse pay by city in Michigan
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $98,150 | $47.19 |
Charge Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Michigan compares to states with similar charge nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Michigan
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects charge nurse pay in Michigan
Pay near the national median. For a charge nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Michigan figure adjusts the national RN average of $100,150 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.97× (about 3% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Michigan wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Michigan, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Michigan make this page more precise over time.
Charge Nurse salary in Michigan — FAQ
- How much does a charge nurse make in Michigan?
- A charge nurse in Michigan earns an estimated $97,150 a year — about $46.71 an hour, with most between $78,870 and $104,600. That's about 3% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Michigan's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Michigan a good state for charge nurses?
- For pay, Michigan sits about 3% below the national average for charge nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $97,150 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Michigan pays charge nurses the most?
- Among Michigan metros we track, Detroit tends to have the highest estimated pay for charge nurses, at roughly $98,150 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Michigan charge nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a charge nurse is about $100,150 a year, versus an estimated $97,150 in Michigan — about 3% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Michigan figures for SOC 29-1141 are modeled by applying a state wage index of 0.97 to the BLS national median. Import official OEWS state files to replace with verified figures.
Source year 2024. Last reviewed June 1, 2025. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national charge nurse pay adjusted for Michigan. Last reviewed June 1, 2025.