Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $36.73 an hour ($76,400 a year). About 77,570 people work in this job there.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.60 | $49,090 |
| 25% of workers | $30.33 | $63,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.73 | $76,400 |
| 75% of workers | $42.95 | $89,340 |
| 90% of workers | $49.87 | $103,720 |
Best-paying states for dietitians and nutritionists
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $98,850 | 8,720 |
| West Virginia | $89,440 | 520 |
| Alaska | $87,980 | 130 |
| New Jersey | $84,450 | 2,870 |
| Washington | $84,220 | 1,450 |
| Oregon | $84,180 | 700 |
| New York | $82,480 | 5,330 |
| District of Columbia | $82,150 | 270 |
| Hawaii | $81,920 | 370 |
| Connecticut | $80,600 | 860 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $66,190
- Arizona · $64,410
- Arkansas · $65,540
- California · $98,850
- Colorado · $75,510
- Connecticut · $80,600
- Florida · $76,050
- Georgia · $73,200
- Illinois · $73,520
- Indiana · $66,450
- Iowa · $72,690
- Kansas · $66,830
- Kentucky · $69,520
- Louisiana · $70,460
- Maine · $64,610
- Maryland · $77,800
- Massachusetts · $76,660
- Michigan · $66,850
- Minnesota · $77,540
- Mississippi · $63,700
- Missouri · $65,450
- Nebraska · $70,160
- Nevada · $69,030
- New Jersey · $84,450
- New Mexico · $74,730
- New York · $82,480
- North Carolina · $67,560
- Ohio · $69,530
- Oklahoma · $69,560
- Oregon · $84,180
- Pennsylvania · $67,410
- South Carolina · $69,970
- Tennessee · $67,620
- Texas · $74,440
- Utah · $65,310
- Virginia · $77,380
- Washington · $84,220
- West Virginia · $89,440
- Wisconsin · $74,930
Education, experience and outlook for dietitians and nutritionists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,300 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $244,180 |
| Health Education Specialists | $64,070 |
| Pediatricians, General | $210,040 |
| Dietetic Technicians | $37,640 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $115,210 |
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