Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $38.75 an hour ($80,600 a year). About 860 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($76,400). Connecticut ranks 10th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.60 | $61,570 |
| 25% of workers | $33.09 | $68,830 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.75 | $80,600 |
| 75% of workers | $43.28 | $90,020 |
| 90% of workers | $48.15 | $100,140 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $82,880 | 200 |
| New Haven | $81,110 | 180 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $80,260 | 310 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $78,040 | 60 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $77,350 | 70 |
Connecticut 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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