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Registered Nurse- Outpatient
Veterans Health Administration · Detroit, MI
$81k–$140k/ year
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Registered Nurse jobs in Dearborn, MI
Registered Nurses in the Dearborn area earn a median of $42.78 per hour, about $88,980 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $39.01 and $48.98. That ranks 112th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 177th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Dearborn and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Dearborn and what they pay.
- $42.78median pay per hour, Detroit
- $39–$49typical range per hour
- 44,280registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Dearborn
Roles in other cities of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area.
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Wound Care Nurse (RN)
Select Medical · Detroit, MI
$40.64–$54.00/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Days
Select Medical · Detroit, MI
$38.64–$52.00/ hour
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time Nights
Select Medical · Detroit, MI
$38.64–$52.00/ hour
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20 more open roles from employers in Dearborn. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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RN Med Surg Ortho
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Dialysis
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Pediatrics
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Med Surg Renal
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Medical Progressive Care
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Wound Ostomy PRN
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Cardiac Progressive Care
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Progressive Care Surgical
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Emergency Center
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Labor and Delivery
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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RN Cardiac Stepdown
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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Specialty RN OP Neurosurgery
Corewell Health · Dearborn, MI
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Named employers near Dearborn, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Dearborn
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 3 | $45.32 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $53.14 |
Registered Nurse pay in Dearborn, MI
The metro median is 4% above the Michigan statewide median of $41.19 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 44,280 registered nurses employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 23.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.84 | $72,470 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $39.01 | $81,140 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $42.78 | $88,980 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $48.98 | $101,880 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.46 | $111,200 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Dearborn ranks
- 112th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 177th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 12 Michigan metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Dearborn
- Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $42.78 median hour buys what $42.65 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Dearborn paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,540
- Per year: $77,004
- Per month: $6,417
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dearborn
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $152 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,582 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,566 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Dearborn
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Dearborn, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn Dearborn, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Metropolitan Behavioral Health Dearborn, MI | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Wayne County
HRSA lists 18 active primary care shortage designations that include Wayne County (6 population-group, 12 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 24 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Heights, MI | 4 mi | $42.78/hr | 61,040 |
| Taylor, MI | 7 mi | $42.78/hr | 61,544 |
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License and tax basics in Michigan
Michigan is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Michigan board for a license by endorsement before working here.
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Dearborn, MI?
Registered Nurses in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $42.78 per hour, about $88,980 a year. The middle half earn between $39.01 and $48.98 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dearborn a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 177th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 112th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Dearborn?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dearborn.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Dearborn as a registered nurse?
Michigan is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Michigan board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Dearborn in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 18 active primary care shortage designations that include Wayne County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Dearborn?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dearborn is $152 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Dearborn?
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Your RN pay reportDearborn, MI · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationIron Mountain, MI · 8 postings$53.14/ hr$34–$71
- Select MedicalDetroit, MI · 4 postings$46.32/ hr$39–$56
- Acadia HealthcareBattle Creek, MI · 2 postings$45.14/ hr$36–$54
- AccentCareMadison Heights, MI · 2 postings$43.75/ hr$41–$46
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$34Median$45.14High$63
27 RN postings with published pay in Michigan, 23 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 27 RN roles
- PRN Weekend RN Field Nurse, Home HealthPer diem$86k–$96k/ year
- Registered Nurse (Wound Care) Full Time, DaysPermanent$34.43–$51.64/ hour
+ 25 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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