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Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Battle Creek, MI
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Battle Creek, MI
Pay for registered dietitians in the Battle Creek area centers on $30.45 per hour, or about $63,340 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.78 and the upper quarter over $34.88. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek. That ranks 208th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 172nd of 251 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Battle Creek.
- $30.45median pay per hour, Battle Creek
- $30–$35typical range per hour
- 60registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 13% below the Michigan statewide median of $34.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 60 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Battle Creek metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.09).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.95 | $45,660 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.78 | $61,940 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.45 | $63,340 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.88 | $72,550 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $41.80 | $86,940 | 18% above U.S. median |
How Battle Creek ranks
- 208th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 172nd of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 8th of 9 Michigan metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Battle Creek
- Overall prices in Battle Creek run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 39% below the U.S. average (index 61.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.45 median hour buys what $33.63 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Battle Creek paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,096
- Per year: $54,810
- Per month: $4,568
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Battle Creek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Battle Creek
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered dietitian assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Battle Creek
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Battle Creek, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronson Battle Creek Hospital Battle Creek, MI | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Battle Creek Va Medical Center Battle Creek, MI | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| Bronson Behavioral Health Hospital Battle Creek, MI | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI | 18 mi | $32.99/hr | 73,290 |
| Kentwood, MI | 44 mi | $31.83/hr | 54,768 |
| Lansing, MI | 45 mi | $36.59/hr | 114,336 |
| Wyoming, MI | 48 mi | $31.83/hr | 78,559 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 51 mi | $31.83/hr | 200,117 |
| Elkhart, IN | 56 mi | $32.01/hr | 53,690 |
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License and tax basics in Michigan
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Michigan taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Battle Creek, MI?
Registered Dietitians in the Battle Creek metro area have a median pay of $30.45 per hour, about $63,340 a year. The middle half earn between $29.78 and $34.88 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Battle Creek a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Battle Creek ranks 172nd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 208th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Battle Creek?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Battle Creek. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Battle Creek.
Do I need a Michigan license to work in Battle Creek as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Michigan requires for your role with the Michigan licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Battle Creek?
The federal per diem benchmark in Battle Creek is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Battle Creek?
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Your Dietitian pay reportBattle Creek, MI · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationBattle Creek, MI · 2 postings$47.16/ hr$24–$67
- Covenant Medical Center, Inc.Saginaw, MI · 1 wage offer$29.55/ hr$30–$30
- Lakeland Hospitals at Niles and St. Joseph, Inc.St. Joseph, MI · 1 wage offer$26.06/ hr$24–$28
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$35.47High$67
3 Dietitian postings with published pay in Michigan, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Dietitian roles
- Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations)Permanent$106k–$138k/ year
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$50k–$97k/ year
+ 1 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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