MI · Southfield · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Southfield, MI

Pay for registered dietitians in the Southfield area centers on $37.41 per hour, or about $77,800 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.78 and the upper quarter over $52.02. That ranks 48th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 62nd of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Southfield. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Southfield.

Registered Dietitian pay in Southfield, MI

The metro median is 7% above the Michigan statewide median of $34.88 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,000 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.05).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.77$57,76022% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.78$64,02013% below U.S. median
Median$37.41$77,8005% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$52.02$108,20047% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.02$108,20047% above U.S. median

How Southfield ranks

  • 48th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 62nd of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd 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 Southfield

  • Overall prices in Detroit-Warren-Dearborn run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.41 median hour buys what $37.30 buys at the national price level, 5% above 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,347
  • Per year: $67,338
  • Per month: $5,611

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Southfield

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$116
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,372
13-week assignment$17,836

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. 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).

Open Registered Dietitian roles in Michigan

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Southfield as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Battle Creek, MI

$50k–$97k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888861200
New this week
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Hospitals in Southfield

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Southfield, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi
Southfield, MI
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Straith Hospital For Special Surgery
Southfield, MI
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Surgeons Choice Medical Center
Southfield, MI
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Royal Oak, MI6 mi$37.41/hr58,251
Farmington Hills, MI6 mi$37.41/hr84,173

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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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Other healthcare roles in Southfield

Southfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Southfield, MI?

Registered Dietitians in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metro area have a median pay of $37.41 per hour, about $77,800 a year. The middle half earn between $30.78 and $52.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Southfield a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

Detroit-Warren-Dearborn ranks 62nd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 48th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do registered dietitians work in Southfield?

CMS lists 3 hospitals in Southfield, led by Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield And Novi. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Michigan license to work in Southfield 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 Southfield?

The federal per diem benchmark in Southfield is $116 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,372 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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

  1. Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations)Permanent
    $106k–$138k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Iron Mountain, MI · posted today
  2. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $50k–$97k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Battle Creek, MI · posted today

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