MI · Novi · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Novi, MI

The median registered nurse pay in the Novi area is $42.78 per hour ($88,980 a year), with the typical range running from $39.01 to $48.98. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Novi and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 28 hospitals in the Novi metro area. The free report below lists employers near Novi and what they pay.

Open Registered Nurse roles near Novi

Roles in other cities of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area.

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Registered Nurse- Outpatient

Veterans Health Administration · Detroit, MI

$81k–$140k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888758800
Top 25% payNew this week
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Who is hiring registered nurses near Novi

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Select Medical3$45.32
Veterans Health Administration1$53.14

Registered Nurse pay in Novi, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.84$72,47023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.01$81,14013% below U.S. median
Median$42.78$88,9805% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.98$101,8809% above U.S. median
Top 10%$53.46$111,20019% above U.S. median

How Novi 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 Novi

  • 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 Novi 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 Novi

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

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 the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area

CMS lists 28 hospitals in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, 3 of the 17 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Detroit (John D. Dingell) Va Medical Center
Detroit, MI
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi
Southfield, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Beaumont Hospital, Troy
Troy, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Beaumont Hospital - Farmington Hills
Farmington Hills, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
Royal Oak, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Henry Ford Health Hospital
Detroit, MI
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Karmanos Cancer Center
Detroit, MI
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5No
Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn
Dearborn, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Beaumont Hospital - Taylor
Taylor, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Mclaren Oakland
Pontiac, MI
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Oakland County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Oakland County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 19 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

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Farmington Hills, MI6 mi$42.78/hr84,173
Livonia, MI8 mi$42.78/hr93,113
Ann Arbor, MI19 mi$45.22/hr122,925

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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.

Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Michigan state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Novi

Novi city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Novi, 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 Novi 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 Novi?

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 Novi.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Novi 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 Novi in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Oakland 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 Novi?

The federal per diem benchmark in Novi is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your RN pay reportNovi, 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

  1. PRN Weekend RN Field Nurse, Home HealthPer diem
    $86k–$96k/ year
    AccentCare · Madison Heights, MI · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse (Wound Care) Full Time, DaysPermanent
    $34.43–$51.64/ hour
    Holland Hospital · Holland, MI · posted today

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