Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Detroit, MI
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$37.82/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Detroit, MI is $37.82 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Michigan average of $40.07.
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages
$37.82/hour
Detroit, MI
21% lower than the US average.
$40.07/hour
Michigan
14% lower than the US average.
$45.80/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities
Mansfield, Ohio
$32/hour
This is 17% lower than the Detroit average of $37.82.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
$42/hour
This is 11% higher than the Detroit average of $37.82.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
$33/hour
This is 15% lower than the Detroit average of $37.82.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Detroit?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by Detroit Medical Center ($35). Detroit Medical Center has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $39 | $39 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $35 | $50 |
Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - Administrative
- DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
- Detroit, MI
- 3x12 hrs
$50/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
- DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital
- Detroit, MI
$35-51/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Cath Lab
- DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital
- Detroit, MI
$35-51/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator
- Detroit Medical Center
- Detroit, MI
$34-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- DMC Hutzel Women's Hospital
- Detroit, MI
$34-45/hour
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