Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Detroit, MI

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Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$35.58/hour

The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Detroit, MI is $35.58 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Michigan average of $36.28.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$35.58/hour

Detroit, MI

33% lower than the US average.

$36.28/hour

Michigan

31% lower than the US average.

$47.37/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 8% higher than the Detroit average of $38.16.

Erie, Pennsylvania

$29/hour

This is 31% lower than the Detroit average of $38.16.

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 16% lower than the Detroit average of $38.16.

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

Only Detroit, Michigan reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Detroit, Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $36 per hour — Detroit, Michigan pays 7% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit, Michigan	$38	$43

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

Only Detroit Medical Center reports pay data for Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $35 per hour. Detroit Medical Center also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $36 per hour — Detroit Medical Center pays 2% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Detroit Medical Center	$35	$41

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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