The average salary for a dietitians and nutritionist in the United States is $71,280, but the range typically falls between $58,290 and $81,860. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $34.27, with a range between $28.03 and $39.36.
There are approximately 73,860 people employed as a dietitians and nutritionist in the United States. With California, New York, Texas employing the highest number of dietitians and nutritionists.The state with the best pay for a dietitians and nutritionist is California, with an average annual salary of $84,560, while Mississippi has the lowest average annual salary of $56,530.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $44,910 | $21.59 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,290 | $28.03 |
| Median | $69,680 | $33.5 |
| 75th Percentile | $81,860 | $39.36 |
| 90th Percentile | $98,830 | $47.51 |
The salary of a dietitians and nutritionist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a dietitians and nutritionist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for dietitians and nutritionists are California, Oregon, District of Columbia, New Jersey, Hawaii while the worst states are Mississippi, Missouri, Utah, Arkansas, Indiana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,910 | $64,320 | $85,570 |
| Alaska | $56,500 | $80,100 | $98,100 |
| Arizona | $49,250 | $67,710 | $86,610 |
| Arkansas | $28,900 | $59,110 | $77,240 |
| California | $32,520 | $84,560 | $120,820 |
| Colorado | $48,980 | $70,370 | $91,730 |
| Connecticut | $55,420 | $75,300 | $95,860 |
| Delaware | $60,210 | $74,280 | $95,990 |
| District of Columbia | $38,820 | $77,830 | $105,830 |
| Florida | $46,760 | $67,980 | $85,220 |
| Georgia | $41,110 | $67,890 | $89,980 |
| Hawaii | $59,050 | $78,700 | $100,240 |
| Idaho | $39,280 | $67,060 | $89,810 |
| Illinois | $38,010 | $64,370 | $82,830 |
| Indiana | $38,280 | $60,590 | $82,230 |
| Iowa | $53,450 | $67,280 | $80,820 |
| Kansas | $46,210 | $66,490 | $84,690 |
| Kentucky | $36,640 | $64,550 | $89,190 |
| Louisiana | $48,820 | $66,440 | $89,060 |
| Maine | $53,940 | $75,280 | $130,820 |
| Maryland | $39,340 | $79,550 | $105,880 |
| Massachusetts | $50,980 | $76,120 | $101,050 |
| Michigan | $52,390 | $72,930 | $104,000 |
| Minnesota | $58,130 | $71,850 | $84,960 |
| Mississippi | $27,570 | $56,530 | $74,950 |
| Missouri | $27,040 | $58,080 | $80,390 |
| Montana | $42,010 | $63,770 | $87,530 |
| Nebraska | $26,230 | $61,570 | $82,410 |
| Nevada | $37,810 | $68,840 | $91,430 |
| New Hampshire | $56,450 | $73,230 | $93,270 |
| New Jersey | $61,930 | $82,330 | $114,030 |
| New Mexico | $46,220 | $64,120 | $81,370 |
| New York | $54,640 | $80,510 | $103,480 |
| North Carolina | $46,450 | $64,910 | $85,850 |
| North Dakota | $53,040 | $68,440 | $80,690 |
| Ohio | $48,100 | $64,870 | $80,620 |
| Oklahoma | $40,910 | $66,960 | $83,780 |
| Oregon | $61,980 | $82,280 | $101,670 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,120 | $65,380 | $84,090 |
| Rhode Island | $41,950 | $69,430 | $96,910 |
| South Carolina | $38,300 | $65,270 | $89,700 |
| South Dakota | $44,370 | $64,800 | $88,860 |
| Tennessee | $30,460 | $57,770 | $77,910 |
| Texas | $44,340 | $66,440 | $89,780 |
| Utah | $31,930 | $61,830 | $106,300 |
| Vermont | $58,140 | $75,600 | $95,210 |
| Virginia | $51,130 | $72,770 | $93,110 |
| Washington | $47,170 | $76,180 | $99,380 |
| West Virginia | $48,840 | $70,530 | $91,320 |
| Wisconsin | $52,000 | $68,530 | $85,220 |
| Wyoming | $40,800 | $72,440 | $98,910 |
Even between cities, the salary of a dietitians and nutritionist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for dietitians and nutritionists is Vallejo-Fairfield area, CA with an average salary of $110,810.The city with the lowest average salary for dietitians and nutritionists is Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area, MO with an average salary of $44,400.
Areas with highest average salaries for dietitians and nutritionists
Areas with lowest average salaries for dietitians and nutritionists
The number of dietitians and nutritionists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of dietitians and nutritionists has increased by 7,530. On average, the number of dietitians and nutritionists has been increasing by 2.8% each year. The salary of dietitians and nutritionists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of dietitians and nutritionists has increased by $7,130. On average, the salary of dietitians and nutritionists has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
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