Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Detroit
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,540 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,390 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Detroit earn between $59,280 and $79,170.
- $51K10th
- $59K25th
- $68KMedian
- $79K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,180 | $5,765 | $33.26 |
| Median | $68,390 | $5,699 | $32.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,280 | $4,940 | $28.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,170 | $6,598 | $38.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Detroit vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Detroit earn about the same as the Michigan average ($67,750) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -10% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | $69,180 | $68,390 | $50,540 | $84,390 | 880 |
| Michigan | $67,750 | $66,850 | $48,420 | $84,530 | 2,370 |
| United States | $77,130 | $76,400 | $49,090 | $103,720 | 77,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary after taxes in Detroit
On the average salary of $69,180, a single filer in Detroit takes home about $53,283 a year, or $4,440 a month and $2,049 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Is Detroit a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Detroit area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.3), so the average $69,180 buys what about $68,974 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Detroit ($52,080). A typical home costs $269,080, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Michigan cities
Detroit ranks 4th of 11 Michigan metro areas for this job; Saginaw pays the most ($71,390).
- Saginaw$71,390
- Ann Arbor$71,190
- Jackson$70,730
- Detroit$69,180
- Grand Rapids$69,080
- Lansing$68,640
- Kalamazoo$67,630
- Muskegon$67,350
- Traverse City$66,660
- Flint$65,510
Highest-paying cities for dietitians and nutritionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,870).
- San Jose, CA$118,870
- Vallejo, CA$113,070
- San Francisco, CA$111,400
- Napa, CA$104,480
- Sacramento, CA$104,370
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Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Detroit: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Detroit?
$33.26 an hour on average, and $32.88 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,540 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Detroit?
About $53,283 a year ($4,440 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,180. Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Detroit than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1031; area Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI (19820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Detroit's local income tax (2.4%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.93, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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