Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $76,110 +3.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.59
10th percentile $58,450
90th percentile $86,280
Employed locally 80
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,450
    25th
    $64,560
    50th (median)
    $76,110
    75th
    $86,280
    90th
    $86,280

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 107% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $102,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,530

    Nearby metros — Dietitians and Nutritionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Ann Arbor, MI $79,850
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $79,170
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $77,800
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $76,290
    Minnesota $75,600
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $75,540

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,230
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $65,670
    Dental Hygienists $82,290
    Psychiatric Technicians $48,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Lansing, MI is $36.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.26 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Lansing, MI is 3.1% above the national median of $73,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Lansing?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $58,450 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,560.