Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $33.87 an hour ($70,460 a year). About 800 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($76,400). Louisiana ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.67 | $49,230 |
| 25% of workers | $29.78 | $61,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $33.87 | $70,460 |
| 75% of workers | $38.89 | $80,880 |
| 90% of workers | $44.02 | $91,560 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | $75,520 | 40 |
| Monroe | $73,450 | 40 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $73,180 | 190 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $72,820 | 70 |
| Baton Rouge | $70,940 | 140 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $66,450 | 30 |
| Lafayette | $63,200 | 100 |
| Hammond | $62,710 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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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