What RNs earn in Detroit
Registered nurses in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro earn a median of $97,280 a year, right at the national RN median of $97,550. The middle half of RNs here earn between $82,470 and $104,150, so experience, specialty and shift differentials can move you a long way inside that range. Among the 60 metro markets The RN Network tracks, Detroit ranks #28 for median RN pay.
| Role | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $97,280 | $82,470 – $104,150 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,390 | $126,050 – $146,220 |
| Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) | $243,130 | $228,810 – $253,370 |
| Nurse Midwife | $125,140 | $114,200 – $135,230 |
Powered by RN Workforce Insights™ · 2025 annual pay. Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile.
Cost of living and the Detroit nursing market
Pay only tells half the story. A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent runs about $1,411 a month in Detroit, which is roughly 17% of a median RN salary before taxes. That leaves RNs here more room in the budget than in most big nursing markets.
About 44,310 RNs work in this metro, the #12 largest RN workforce of the markets we track. The RN Network directory lists 139 healthcare employers in Detroit, Warren and Dearborn, including 59 behavioral health facilities, 31 long-term care facilities, 28 dialysis centers and 15 hospitals.
Hospitals hiring nurses in Detroit
Every hospital below has its own page with pay context, nearby openings and a direct line to its careers site.
Nursing jobs in Michigan
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Detroit healthcare news
- Heart of Detroit Tuition Pledge helps Wayne State student find her path to nursingToday@Wayne · Sep 25
- Former Ann Arbor nurse accused of helping ICE detainee flee hospitalCBS News · Sep 30
- Michigan adds psychiatric beds with new $383M hospitalAxios · Oct 8
- New state-run psychiatric hospital nears opening in western Wayne CountyCrain's Detroit · Oct 8
- A new psychiatric hospital is set to boost state's bed capacity. Here's whereThe Detroit News · Oct 7
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How much do registered nurses make in Detroit?
The median RN salary in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro is $97,280 a year, and the middle half of RNs earn between $82,470 and $104,150.
What do nurse practitioners earn in Detroit?
Nurse practitioners in the Detroit metro earn a median of $134,390 a year.
Can a nurse afford to live in Detroit?
A two-bedroom apartment at fair market rent costs about $1,411 a month in Detroit, roughly 17% of a median RN salary before taxes.
Which hospitals hire nurses in Detroit?
Hospitals in the Detroit area include Detroit (john D. Dingell) Va Medical Center, Henry Ford Health Hospital, Karmanos Cancer Center, Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn, Detroit Receiving Hospital. See the full list in The RN Network facility directory.
How do I find a nursing job in Detroit?
Browse current Michigan openings on The RN Network job board, claim your free Talent Agent profile so employers hiring in Detroit can find you, and compare pay using the Michigan salary guide.