Nursing Assistant Salary in Grand Rapids, MI
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The median nursing assistant in the Grand Rapids area earns $38,340 a year ($18.43 an hour), 9% below the U.S. median ($42,260) and 3% below the Michigan median ($39,570). Half of the 5,870 nursing assistants there earn between $37,810 and $43,750.
| Annual pay | Grand Rapids area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,530 | $36,830 | $33,940 |
| 25th percentile | $37,810 | $38,160 | $37,260 |
| Median | $38,340 | $39,570 | $42,260 |
| 75th percentile | $43,750 | $44,910 | $47,220 |
| 90th percentile | $45,230 | $46,740 | $51,980 |
| Average | $40,300 | $41,490 | $42,700 |
| Jobs | 5,870 | 43,290 | 1,448,910 |
Grand Rapids, MI ranks 41st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for nursing assistant pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($56,840).
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- Detroit, MI: $39,900
- San Jose, CA: $56,840
- San Francisco, CA: $56,080
- Seattle, WA: $51,990
- Portland, OR: $50,350
- New York, NY: $49,270
- Denver, CO: $49,110
- San Diego, CA: $48,070
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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.