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Registered Nurse- Outpatient
Veterans Health Administration · Detroit, MI
$81k–$140k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Southfield, MI
Registered Nurses in the Southfield 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 Southfield and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Southfield.
- $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 Southfield
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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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
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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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Select Medical | 3 | $45.32 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $53.14 |
Registered Nurse pay in Southfield, 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 Southfield 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 Southfield
- 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 Southfield 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 Southfield
| Item | Federal 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 Southfield
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Southfield, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi Southfield, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Straith Hospital For Special Surgery Southfield, MI | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Surgeons Choice Medical Center Southfield, MI | Acute care | 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 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak, MI | 6 mi | $42.78/hr | 58,251 |
| Farmington Hills, MI | 6 mi | $42.78/hr | 84,173 |
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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 Southfield, 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 Southfield 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 Southfield?
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 Southfield.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Southfield 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 Southfield 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 Southfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Southfield 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Southfield?
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Your RN pay reportSouthfield, 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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