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Travel Nurse Pay in Detroit, MI

GSA-verified per diem rates · Updated 2024–25 · After federal + state tax calculations

GSA Per Diem Rates — Detroit, MI
Lodging Rate
$137/day
$959/week
M&IE Rate
$69/day
$483/week
Total Stipend
$206/day
$1,442/week
Top Take-Home
$4,932/wk
Locum MD – Hospitalist
✅ Source: US General Services Administration (GSA) FY2024–25 · MI state income tax: 4.3%

Take-Home Pay by Specialty — Detroit

SpecialtyHourly RangeScheduleNet Taxable/wkStipend/wkTake-Home/wk13-wk Total
🏆 Locum MD – Hospitalist$100–$175/hr5×8 hrs$3,490$1,442$4,932$64,119
Physical Therapist$32–$52/hr5×8 hrs$1,206$1,442$2,648$34,419
MRI Technologist$26–$46/hr4×10 hrs$1,047$1,442$2,489$32,357
CT Technologist$25–$45/hr4×10 hrs$1,021$1,442$2,463$32,013
OR / Surgical RN$22–$42/hr3×12 hrs$857$1,442$2,299$29,882
Surgical Tech$20–$36/hr4×10 hrs$835$1,442$2,277$29,607
ER / Emergency RN$22–$40/hr3×12 hrs$833$1,442$2,275$29,573
NICU RN$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$809$1,442$2,251$29,263
Respiratory Therapist$22–$38/hr3×12 hrs$809$1,442$2,251$29,263
Labor & Delivery RN$21–$38/hr3×12 hrs$797$1,442$2,239$29,109
ICU / Critical Care RN$20–$38/hr3×12 hrs$785$1,442$2,227$28,954
Telemetry RN$20–$34/hr3×12 hrs$738$1,442$2,180$28,335
Med-Surg RN$18–$30/hr3×12 hrs$662$1,442$2,104$27,352

Travel Nurse Pay in Detroit: What to Know

Travel nurses working in Detroit, MI qualify for a GSA tax-free housing stipend of $137 per day ($959/week) plus a Meals & Incidental Expenses (M&IE) allowance of $69 per day ($483/week). Combined, this totals $1442 per week in tax-free income on top of your taxable hourly rate.

MI has a state income tax rate of 4.3%, which is factored into all take-home calculations above.

To qualify for tax-free stipends in Detroit, you must maintain a tax home at least 50 miles away from your assignment and work as a temporary contract employee. Always consult a CPA who specializes in travel healthcare workers for your specific situation.

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