Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in California
In California, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $47.52 an hour ($98,850 a year). About 8,720 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($76,400). California ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34.99 | $72,780 |
| 25% of workers | $40.03 | $83,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $47.52 | $98,850 |
| 75% of workers | $53.20 | $110,660 |
| 90% of workers | $62.91 | $130,850 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $122,910 | 610 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $117,380 | 1,210 |
| Vallejo | $111,430 | 100 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $103,760 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $102,580 | 550 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $102,060 | 100 |
| Salinas | $101,640 | 60 |
| Napa | $101,050 | 40 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $99,720 | 110 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $98,870 | 620 |
| Modesto | $97,830 | 100 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $97,350 | 70 |
| Visalia | $96,880 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $95,450 | 3,060 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $95,280 | 710 |
| Chico | $93,900 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $93,860 | 150 |
| Fresno | $93,470 | 240 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $93,010 | 150 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $90,760 | 110 |
| Redding | $90,520 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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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