Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $37.20 an hour ($77,380 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($76,400). Virginia ranks 15th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.60 | $44,940 |
| 25% of workers | $28.72 | $59,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.20 | $77,380 |
| 75% of workers | $42.65 | $88,700 |
| 90% of workers | $49.58 | $103,130 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $79,590 | 40 |
| Richmond | $78,900 | 250 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $76,600 | 310 |
| Lynchburg | $75,860 | 40 |
| Charlottesville | $73,810 | 40 |
| Roanoke | $69,780 | 100 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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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