salary$83,920 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$101,820per year
Jobs in the area13,740people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Grand Rapids?
OK. Rent of $1,751 a month takes 25.0% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Grand Rapids, MI?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI area is $83,920 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $78,840 and $101,820.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Grand Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,751 a month takes 25.0% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metro area.