Median Salary
$76,400
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$36.73
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$103,720
entry level starts ~$49,090
Pay Grade
B
solid pay · 78,000 employed
How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make?
The median pay for Dietitians and Nutritionists in the United States is $76,400 per year — about $36.73 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $49,090, while the most experienced professionals in the top 10% earn $103,720.
That is $15,010 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary range by percentile
Half of all Dietitians and Nutritionists earn between $63,080 and $89,340 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,090 | $23.60 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $63,080 | $30.33 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $76,400 | $36.73 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $89,340 | $42.95 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $103,720 | $49.87 |
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Highest-paying states for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. California leads the country for Dietitians and Nutritionists pay at $98,850 a year, followed by West Virginia ($89,440) and Alaska ($87,980). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $63,700 — a gap of $35,150 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $69,530Kentucky $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
Workforce and education
About 78,000 people work as Dietitians and Nutritionists in the United States. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make in the United States?
The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in the United States is $76,400 per year, or about $36.73 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $49,090, while the top 10% of earners make $103,720 or more.
How does Dietitians and Nutritionists pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B (solid pay), the Dietitians and Nutritionists median of $76,400 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Dietitians and Nutritionists the most?
California is the highest-paying state for Dietitians and Nutritionists, with a median salary of $98,850 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
What education do Dietitians and Nutritionists need?
For most positions, a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, according to O*NET occupation data from the U.S. Department of Labor.
How many Dietitians and Nutritionists work in the United States?
About 78,000 people were employed as Dietitians and Nutritionists in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.