Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Illinois
In Illinois, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $35.35 an hour ($73,520 a year). About 2,840 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($76,400). Illinois ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Illinois
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.68 | $51,330 |
| 25% of workers | $30.19 | $62,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.35 | $73,520 |
| 75% of workers | $39.91 | $83,010 |
| 90% of workers | $55.38 | $115,190 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $73,560 | 2,030 |
| Champaign-Urbana | $64,400 | 60 |
| Springfield | $63,780 | 60 |
| Rockford | $63,230 | 100 |
| Peoria | $62,400 | 100 |
| Bloomington | $61,670 | 30 |
Illinois unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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