California Median
$98,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.52
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+29% vs US median
US median $76,400
State Rank
#1 of 51
8,720 employed here
How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make in California?
Dietitians and Nutritionists working in California earn a median salary of $98,850 per year, or about $47.52 per hour. That is 29% above the national median of $76,400 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $72,780 while the top 10% make $130,850 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $83,270 and $110,660 a year.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,780 | $34.99 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $83,270 | $40.03 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $98,850 | $47.52 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $110,660 | $53.20 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $130,850 | $62.91 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories for Dietitians and Nutritionists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other states
West Virginia $89,440Alaska $87,980New Jersey $84,450Washington $84,220Oregon $84,180New York $82,480District of Columbia $82,150Hawaii $81,920Connecticut $80,600Delaware $78,060Maryland $77,800Minnesota $77,540Vermont $77,450Virginia $77,380Massachusetts $76,660Florida $76,050Colorado $75,510Wisconsin $74,930New Mexico $74,730Texas $74,440Illinois $73,520Georgia $73,200Iowa $72,690New Hampshire $71,840Idaho $71,610Montana $71,580Rhode Island $71,300Louisiana $70,460Nebraska $70,160North Dakota $70,040South Carolina $69,970Oklahoma $69,560Ohio $69,530Kentucky $69,520Nevada $69,030Tennessee $67,620North Carolina $67,560Pennsylvania $67,410Michigan $66,850Kansas $66,830Indiana $66,450Alabama $66,190Arkansas $65,540Missouri $65,450Utah $65,310South Dakota $64,890Maine $64,610Arizona $64,410Wyoming $64,370Mississippi $63,700
Working as Dietitians and Nutritionists in California
Nationally, about 78,000 people work as Dietitians and Nutritionists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($98,850) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make in California?
The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in California is $98,850 per year, or about $47.52 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,780 at the entry level to $130,850 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Dietitians and Nutritionists about 29% more than the national median of $76,400. California ranks 1st out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Dietitians and Nutritionists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $98,850 a year. About 8,720 Dietitians and Nutritionists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.