How much does a Department Assistant make in Detroit, MI? The average Department Assistant salary in Detroit, MI is $79,453 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $72,073 and $87,770. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Department Assistant

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Lexington Medical Center - WEST COLUMBIA , SC
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room. Full-Time | Night Shift | 8:45pm-7:15am. Sign-On Bonus: $30,000. Job Summary. Utilizes the nursing process to promote and res
- 25 days ago
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics - KNOXVILLE , IA
$10,000 Sign on Bonus. Provide professional nursing care to medically ill and trauma patients of all levels of acuity. Job Requirements. Current license as a Re
- 310 days ago
Intermountain Health - MILES CITY , MT
Job Description. Holy Rosary has a busy 8 bed emergency department with a broad scope of services. We see approximately 5,000 patients, annually, and are a regi
- 74 days ago
Come join one of the best children's hospitals in the country. We are partnering with an award winning pediatric acute care hospital to help them identify the T
- 10 days ago
South Shore Health - WEYMOUTH , MA
Job Description Summary. Many opportunities for EXPERIENCED Emergency Department Nurses as we prepare for more growth. If you have at least 6 months of paid Eme
- 16 days ago
South Shore Health - WEYMOUTH , MA
Job Description Summary. Many opportunities for EXPERIENCED Emergency Department Nurses as we prepare for more growth. If you have at least 6 months of paid Eme
- 32 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Department Assistant in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Department Assistant ranges from $72,073 to $87,770 with the average base salary of $79,453. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $73,952 to $90,949 with the average total cash compensation of $81,839.

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About Detroit, Michigan    Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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