What RNs earn in Grand Rapids
Registered nurses in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro earn a median of $83,920 a year, 14% below the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $80,950 and $101,050, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Grand Rapids ranks #46 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,920 | $80,950 – $101,050 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $125,660 | $108,260 – $133,680 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $223,040 | $193,900 – $238,320 |
| Nurse Midwife | $131,760 | $104,740 – $136,510 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Grand Rapids nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,531 a month in Grand Rapids, which is roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 13,740 RNs work in this metro, the #49 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 76 healthcare employers in Grand Rapids, Wyoming and Kentwood, including 33 behavioral health facilities, 22 long-term care facilities, 7 dialysis centers and 6 outpatient surgery centers.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Grand Rapids
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Michigan
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Grand Rapids healthcare news
- Nurse accused of beating 4-month-old baby girl who was born prematurely at Michigan hospitalNew York Post · Sep 24
- Mike Utley meets Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation athletes at Grand Rapids facilityWWMT · Sep 29
- Corewell Health changes $1.34B tower plans to ease neighborhood concernsCrain's Grand Rapids Business · Oct 9
- Michigan nurse accused of breaking bones and bruising premature infant at children's hospitalFox News · Sep 24
- Pat Mroz Obituary & Funeral | Grand Rapids, MIHeritage Life Story Funeral Homes · Oct 4
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How much do registered nurses make in Grand Rapids?
The median RN salary in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro is $83,920 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $80,950 and $101,050.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Grand Rapids?
Nurse practitioners in the Grand Rapids metro earn a median of $125,660 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Grand Rapids?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,531 a month in Grand Rapids, roughly 22% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Grand Rapids?
Hospitals in the Grand Rapids area include Spectrum Health, University of Michigan Health - West, Mercy Health Saint Mary'S, Forest View Psychiatric Hospital, Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Grand Rapids?
Browse current Michigan openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Grand Rapids can find you, and compare pay using the Michigan salary guide.