Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $32.41 an hour ($67,410 a year). About 4,270 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($76,400). Pennsylvania ranks 39th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $20.85 | $43,370 |
| 25% of workers | $26.35 | $54,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.41 | $67,410 |
| 75% of workers | $37.91 | $78,850 |
| 90% of workers | $44.31 | $92,150 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona | $76,920 | 40 |
| Lebanon | $75,460 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $74,860 | 2,150 |
| Reading | $71,480 | 90 |
| Pittsburgh | $67,260 | 760 |
| Erie | $66,730 | 70 |
| Lancaster | $66,320 | 170 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $65,950 | 310 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $65,930 | 230 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $64,200 | 190 |
| York-Hanover | $62,760 | 120 |
| State College | $62,040 | 40 |
| Williamsport | $60,600 | 40 |
| Johnstown | $55,750 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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|---|---|
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