Dietitians and Nutritionists salary
- 10th pct
- $49,090
- Middle 50%
- $63,080–$89,340
- 90th pct
- $103,720
The BLS estimates 77,570 Dietitians and Nutritionists jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $76,400 ($36.73 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 29-1031). Across 74 metros with published figures, medians range from $48,770 in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR to $122,910 in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE77,570 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
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Where Dietitians and Nutritionists earn the most
74 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $122,910 | 610 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $117,380 | 1,210 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $102,580 | 550 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $98,870 | 620 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $95,450 | 3,060 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $95,280 | 710 |
| Fresno, CA | $93,470 | 240 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87,580 | 880 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,690 | 5,490 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,860 | 420 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,690 | 5,490 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $95,450 | 3,060 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $74,860 | 2,150 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $73,560 | 2,030 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $77,840 | 2,000 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $77,180 | 1,340 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $77,540 | 1,320 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $64,420 | 1,280 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $81,750 | 1,220 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $117,380 | 1,210 |
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Questions
What is the median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in the U.S.?
$76,400 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $63,080–$89,340.
How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $36.73 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $30.33–$42.95 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $49.87. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Dietitians and Nutritionists earn the most?
Highest metro medians: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($122,910), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($117,380), Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($102,580). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.