salary$39,900 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,900per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,620per year
Jobs in the area17,300people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Detroit?
Expensive. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 40.5% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $39,900 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $37,900 and $47,620.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 40.5% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area.