Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $40.49 an hour ($84,220 a year). About 1,450 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($76,400). Washington ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.86 | $62,100 |
| 25% of workers | $34.73 | $72,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.49 | $84,220 |
| 75% of workers | $48.05 | $99,940 |
| 90% of workers | $51.93 | $108,010 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $87,580 | 880 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $80,070 | 30 |
| Yakima | $79,130 | 40 |
| Bellingham | $78,910 | 50 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $77,330 | 130 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $77,120 | 30 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $76,200 | 40 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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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