Registered Nurse Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median registered nurse in the Detroit area earns $97,280 a year ($46.77 an hour), about the same as the U.S. median ($97,550) and 3% above the Michigan median ($94,300). Half of the 44,310 registered nurses there earn between $82,470 and $104,150.
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $78,140 | $77,260 | $68,940 |
| 25th percentile | $82,470 | $82,080 | $80,330 |
| Median | $97,280 | $94,300 | $97,550 |
| 75th percentile | $104,150 | $103,450 | $112,350 |
| 90th percentile | $110,650 | $116,710 | $137,470 |
| Average | $95,460 | $94,300 | $101,420 |
| Jobs | 44,310 | 104,950 | 3,379,720 |
Detroit, MI ranks 27th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($216,740).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $83,920
- San Jose, CA: $216,740
- San Francisco, CA: $186,610
- Sacramento, CA: $171,460
- San Diego, CA: $139,520
- Los Angeles, CA: $135,560
- Riverside, CA: $133,940
- Portland, OR: $130,310
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- Pharmacist: $137,770
- Physical Therapist: $102,970
- Dental Hygienist: $84,480
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- Occupational Therapist: $89,600
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.