Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Saginaw
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $97,470 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Saginaw earn between $60,330 and $78,530.
- $57K10th
- $60K25th
- $72KMedian
- $79K75th
- $97K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,390 | $5,949 | $34.32 |
| Median | $71,880 | $5,990 | $34.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,330 | $5,028 | $29.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,530 | $6,544 | $37.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Saginaw vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Saginaw earn 5% more than the Michigan average ($67,750) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saginaw | $71,390 | $71,880 | $57,230 | $97,470 | 50 |
| 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 Saginaw
On the average salary of $71,390, a single filer in Saginaw takes home about $55,281 a year, or $4,607 a month and $2,126 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 Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
Is Saginaw a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Saginaw area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $71,390 buys what about $78,545 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Saginaw ($46,200). A typical home costs $173,341, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Michigan cities
Saginaw ranks 1st of 11 Michigan metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- 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 Saginaw: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Saginaw?
$34.32 an hour on average, and $34.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Saginaw?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $57,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Saginaw?
About $55,281 a year ($4,607 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,390. Includes Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Saginaw than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Saginaw, MI (40980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.9%.
- 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 Saginaw's local income tax (1.5%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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