Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$39.12/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Detroit, MI is $39.12 per hour. This is 42% lower than the Michigan average of $55.71.

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

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$39.12/hour

Detroit, MI

18% lower than the US average.

$55.71/hour

Michigan

17% higher than the US average.

$46.17/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 14% lower than the Detroit average of $37.59.

Asheville, North Carolina

$51/hour

This is 27% higher than the Detroit average of $37.59.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 27% higher than the Detroit average of $37.59.

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