MI · Westland · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Westland, MI

Registered Dietitians in the Westland area earn a median of $37.41 per hour, about $77,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.78 and $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 1 hospital in Westland. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Westland.

Registered Dietitian pay in Westland, 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 Westland 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 Westland

  • 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 Westland

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$152
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,582
13-week assignment$20,566

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

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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 Westland

CMS lists 1 hospital in Westland. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Westland, MI
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot 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
Dearborn Heights, MI5 mi$37.41/hr61,040
Livonia, MI5 mi$37.41/hr93,113
Ann Arbor, MI18 mi$38.39/hr122,925

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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 Westland, 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 Westland 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 Westland?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Westland, led by Walter P Reuther Psychiatric Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Westland is $152 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,582 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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