salary$134,390 a year$65 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$106,110per year
Top pay (top 10%)$164,390per year
Jobs in the area3,400people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Detroit?
Cheap. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 12.0% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $134,390 a year ($65 an hour). Most earn between $106,110 and $164,390.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 12.0% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.