Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median licensed practical nurse in the Detroit area earns $69,300 a year ($33.32 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($64,400) and 6% above the Michigan median ($65,460). Half of the 4,540 licensed practical nurses there earn between $63,510 and $75,040.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,550 | $56,160 | $49,740 |
| 25th percentile | $63,510 | $62,050 | $59,000 |
| Median | $69,300 | $65,460 | $64,400 |
| 75th percentile | $75,040 | $73,880 | $76,030 |
| 90th percentile | $77,790 | $77,780 | $83,440 |
| Average | $69,070 | $67,340 | $67,050 |
| Jobs | 4,540 | 10,880 | 648,410 |
Detroit, MI ranks 20th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for licensed practical nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($95,320).
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Check my payLicensed practical nurse pay in other cities
- Grand Rapids, MI: $65,230
- San Jose, CA: $95,320
- San Francisco, CA: $94,310
- Seattle, WA: $85,690
- Portland, OR: $83,510
- Boston, MA: $82,190
- Sacramento, CA: $81,570
- San Diego, CA: $79,720
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.