salary$97,280 a year$47 an hour · median pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$78,140per year
Top pay (top 10%)$110,650per year
Jobs in the area44,310people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Detroit?
Cheap. Rent of $1,347 a month takes 16.6% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Detroit, MI?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area is $97,280 a year ($47 an hour). Most earn between $78,140 and $110,650.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Detroit?
Typical rent of $1,347 a month takes 16.6% of the median registered nurse 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.