Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$38.30/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Detroit, MI is $38.30 per hour. This is 65% lower than the Michigan average of $63.21.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$38.30/hour

Detroit, MI

31% lower than the US average.

$63.21/hour

Michigan

21% higher than the US average.

$50.24/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 17% lower than the Detroit average of $38.30.

Reston, Virginia

$58/hour

This is 34% higher than the Detroit average of $38.30.

Bowling Green, Kentucky

$46/hour

This is 17% higher than the Detroit average of $38.30.

What cities in Michigan pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?

Jackson, Michigan pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Detroit, Michigan ($38). For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Jackson, Michigan pays 161% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Jackson, Michigan$100$100
Detroit, Michigan$38$43
What are the highest paying Agencies for Orthopedics Nurse jobs in Detroit?

Only Detroit Medical Center reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Registered Nurses is $38 per hour — Detroit Medical Center pays 11% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Detroit Medical Center$34$34

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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