Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Detroit, MI

Q: What cities in Michigan pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

Bay City is currently the highest paying city in Michigan for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs, paying up to $100/hr. This is 61% higher than the average pay for Medical Surgical Nurse roles in Michigan. Other top paying cities include Jackson, paying up to $100/hr, Grand Rapids, paying up to $52/hr, and Ypsilanti, paying up to $51/hr.

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$38.70/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Detroit, MI is $38.70 per hour. This is equal to the Michigan average

Last updated on November 29, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$38.70/hour

Detroit, MI

2% lower than the US average.

$38.70/hour

Michigan

2% lower than the US average.

$39.59/hour

United States

How Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

$41/hour

This is 11% higher than the Detroit average of $36.45.

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 11% lower than the Detroit average of $36.45.

Marion, Ohio

$30/hour

This is 20% lower than the Detroit average of $36.45.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Livonia, Michigan	$36	$48

What are the highest paying Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Detroit?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit Medical Center	$37	$37

Last updated on November 29, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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