Kentucky Median
$69,520
per year
Hourly Rate
$33.42
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-9% vs US median
US median $76,400
State Rank
#35 of 51
1,040 employed here
How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make in Kentucky?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Kentucky take home a median of $69,520 annually — roughly $33.42 an hour — which runs 9% below the national median of $76,400.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $31,820 while the top 10% make $89,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,010 and $78,880 a year.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,820 | $15.30 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $50,010 | $24.04 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $69,520 | $33.42 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $78,880 | $37.92 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $89,710 | $43.13 |
|
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 35th out of 51 states and territories for Dietitians and Nutritionists pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other states
California $98,850West 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 $69,530Nevada $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 Kentucky
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 Kentucky pay ($69,520) 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 Kentucky?
The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Kentucky is $69,520 per year, or about $33.42 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,820 at the entry level to $89,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Dietitians and Nutritionists about 9% less than the national median of $76,400. Kentucky ranks 35th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Dietitians and Nutritionists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $69,520 a year. About 1,040 Dietitians and Nutritionists are employed in Kentucky. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), 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.