Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Michigan (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Michigan, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$66,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$32.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $76,400
State Rank
#40 of 51
2,370 employed here

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make in Michigan?

Dietitians and Nutritionists working in Michigan earn a median salary of $66,850 per year, or about $32.14 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $76,400 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $48,420 while the top 10% make $84,530 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,800 and $78,530 a year.

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,420$23.28
25th percentile (early career)$57,800$27.79
50th percentile (median)$66,850$32.14
75th percentile (experienced)$78,530$37.75
90th percentile (top earners)$84,530$40.64

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories for Dietitians and Nutritionists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$98,850
2West Virginia$89,440
3Alaska$87,980
4New Jersey$84,450
5Washington$84,220

Working as Dietitians and Nutritionists in Michigan

Nationally, about 78,000 people work as Dietitians and Nutritionists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Michigan pay ($66,850) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make in Michigan?
The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Michigan is $66,850 per year, or about $32.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,420 at the entry level to $84,530 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Dietitians and Nutritionists about 13% less than the national median of $76,400. Michigan ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Dietitians and Nutritionists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $66,850 a year. About 2,370 Dietitians and Nutritionists are employed in Michigan. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.