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Area Code:19820
Area Title:Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
OEWS/SOC Code:29-1141
OEWS/SOC Title:Registered Nurses
GeoLevel: 1

What is the Geographic Level (GeoLevel)?

  • If the data used to calculate the wage estimate came from the actual MSA or BOS area the GeoLevel code will equal "1".
  • If there were no releasable estimates for the desired area then the wages area for the area indicated plus its contiguous areas. This is signified by a GeoLevel "2".
  • If there was no releasable estimates for the area, or for the area plus contiguous areas the wage is calculated from statewide data, indicated by a GeoLevel equaling "3".
  • Finally, if there is no releasable estimate for the state, the national average is used. This is indicated by GeoLevel "4".

Level 1 Wage:$28.39 hour - $59,051 year
Level 2 Wage:$32.08 hour - $66,726 year
Level 3 Wage:$35.76 hour - $74,381 year
Level 4 Wage:$39.45 hour - $82,056 year

Mean Wage (H-2B):$35.77 hour - $74,402 year



This wage applies to the following O*NET occupations:

29-1141.00 Registered Nurses
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
29-1141.01 Acute Care Nurses
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with acute conditions such as heart attacks, respiratory distress syndrome, or shock. May care for pre- and post-operative patients or perform advanced, invasive diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
OFLC JobZone: 3
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
29-1141.02 Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
Provide advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders. May provide psychotherapy under the direction of a psychiatrist.
OFLC JobZone: 5
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
29-1141.03 Critical Care Nurses
Provide advanced nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.
OFLC JobZone: 4
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
29-1141.04 Clinical Nurse Specialists
Plan, direct, or coordinate the daily patient care activities in a clinical practice. Ensure adherence to established clinical policies, protocols, regulations, and standards.
OFLC JobZone: 5
Education & Training Code: 4-Bachelor's degree
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The offered wage must be at, or above the federal or state or local minimum wage, whichever is higher. The federal minimum wage is $7.25/hr effective July 24, 2009.

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