Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin
In Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL), the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $35.36 an hour ($73,560 a year). About 2,030 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($76,400). It is about the same as the Illinois median ($73,520).
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (IL)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.58 | $49,040 |
| 25% of workers | $30.95 | $64,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.36 | $73,560 |
| 75% of workers | $39.24 | $81,630 |
| 90% of workers | $44.12 | $91,780 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Illinois metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin (this page) | $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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