Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $35.93 an hour ($74,730 a year). About 500 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($76,400). New Mexico ranks 20th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.05 | $56,260 |
| 25% of workers | $29.96 | $62,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.93 | $74,730 |
| 75% of workers | $37.65 | $78,320 |
| 90% of workers | $44.07 | $91,660 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $75,590 | 250 |
| Santa Fe | $67,080 | 0 |
| Las Cruces | $66,700 | 60 |
New Mexico 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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