Dietitian and Nutritionist Salary
Dietitians and Nutritionists earn a median $76,400 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$76,400
$36.73 per hour
Range
$49,090 – $103,720
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
77,570
across the U.S.
Dietitian and Nutritionist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$62,577
per year · effective tax rate 18.1%
$5,215Monthly
$2,607Twice a month
$2,407Every 2 weeks
$30.09Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,978
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,737
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,108
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$62,577
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,090 | $23.60 | $41,624 |
| 25th percentile | $63,080 | $30.33 | $52,865 |
| Median (50th) | $76,400 | $36.73 | $62,577 |
| 75th percentile | $89,340 | $42.95 | $71,681 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $103,720 | $49.87 | $81,797 |
Best cities for dietitians and nutritionists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $122,910 | $86,476 | $78,313 | 610 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $117,380 | $83,194 | $71,959 | 1,210 |
| 3 | Sacramento, CA | $102,580 | $74,351 | $69,702 | 550 |
| 4 | Riverside, CA | $95,280 | $69,989 | $65,754 | 710 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $98,870 | $72,134 | $64,471 | 620 |
| 6 | Houston, TX | $77,180 | $63,126 | $64,004 | 1,340 |
| 7 | Oklahoma City, OK | $73,200 | $57,578 | $63,687 | 710 |
| 8 | Seattle, WA | $87,580 | $70,443 | $63,386 | 880 |
| 9 | Nashville, TN | $74,110 | $60,966 | $63,284 | 440 |
| 10 | Tampa, FL | $76,050 | $62,331 | $61,781 | 720 |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $95,450 | $70,091 | $61,718 | 3,060 |
| 12 | Cleveland, OH | $71,240 | $57,771 | $61,508 | 710 |
| 13 | Dallas, TX | $77,540 | $63,379 | $61,480 | 1,320 |
| 14 | Charlotte, NC | $74,930 | $59,062 | $60,671 | 680 |
| 15 | Columbus, OH | $71,200 | $57,744 | $60,484 | 680 |
| 16 | Kansas City, MO | $69,820 | $55,604 | $60,085 | 550 |
| 17 | Atlanta, GA | $77,710 | $60,089 | $60,054 | 1,050 |
| 18 | Orlando, FL | $73,930 | $60,840 | $59,989 | 540 |
| 19 | St. Louis, MO | $70,360 | $55,959 | $58,849 | 700 |
| 20 | Cincinnati, OH | $68,640 | $56,013 | $58,732 | 630 |
| 21 | New York, NY | $86,690 | $65,732 | $58,396 | 5,490 |
| 22 | San Antonio, TX | $65,790 | $55,042 | $58,113 | 550 |
| 23 | Philadelphia, PA | $74,860 | $59,196 | $57,722 | 2,150 |
| 24 | Washington, DC | $81,750 | $62,361 | $57,273 | 1,220 |
| 25 | Pittsburgh, PA | $67,260 | $54,083 | $57,127 | 760 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $122,910
- San Francisco, CA — $117,380
- Sacramento, CA — $102,580
- San Diego, CA — $98,870
- Los Angeles, CA — $95,450
- Riverside, CA — $95,280
- Seattle, WA — $87,580
- New York, NY — $86,690
- Washington, DC — $81,750
- Miami, FL — $79,750
- Boston, MA — $77,840
- Minneapolis, MN — $77,780
- Atlanta, GA — $77,710
- Dallas, TX — $77,540
- Houston, TX — $77,180
Dietitian and Nutritionist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $98,850 | $72,122 | $72,780 – $130,850 | 8,720 |
| West Virginia | $89,440 | $68,375 | $55,350 – $103,130 | 520 |
| Alaska | $87,980 | $70,724 | $70,100 – $105,970 | 130 |
| New Jersey | $84,450 | $65,051 | $62,670 – $114,400 | 2,870 |
| Washington | $84,220 | $68,079 | $62,100 – $108,010 | 1,450 |
| Oregon | $84,180 | $61,515 | $65,400 – $105,020 | 700 |
| New York | $82,480 | $62,998 | $62,100 – $105,830 | 5,330 |
| District of Columbia | $82,150 | $62,608 | $50,010 – $111,530 | 270 |
| Hawaii | $81,920 | $61,765 | $65,330 – $100,610 | 370 |
| Connecticut | $80,600 | $62,674 | $61,570 – $100,140 | 860 |
| Delaware | $78,060 | $59,934 | $57,810 – $111,600 | 290 |
| Maryland | $77,800 | $60,230 | $61,470 – $100,900 | 1,430 |
| Minnesota | $77,540 | $59,630 | $62,660 – $94,580 | 1,180 |
| Vermont | $77,450 | $60,665 | $61,960 – $102,500 | 160 |
| Virginia | $77,380 | $59,632 | $44,940 – $103,130 | 1,510 |
| Massachusetts | $76,660 | $59,147 | $63,310 – $107,150 | 2,860 |
| Florida | $76,050 | $62,331 | $49,920 – $93,530 | 4,370 |
| Colorado | $75,510 | $59,337 | $59,840 – $114,350 | 1,640 |
| Wisconsin | $74,930 | $58,952 | $58,040 – $91,520 | 1,330 |
| New Mexico | $74,730 | $59,056 | $56,260 – $91,660 | 500 |
| Texas | $74,440 | $61,199 | $40,040 – $98,960 | 5,320 |
| Illinois | $73,520 | $57,057 | $51,330 – $115,190 | 2,840 |
| Georgia | $73,200 | $57,150 | $47,250 – $96,430 | 2,020 |
| Iowa | $72,690 | $57,857 | $50,720 – $92,940 | 630 |
| New Hampshire | $71,840 | $59,369 | $33,280 – $92,810 | 440 |
| Idaho | $71,610 | $56,521 | $47,870 – $87,780 | 420 |
| Montana | $71,580 | $56,503 | $60,280 – $90,740 | 230 |
| Rhode Island | $71,300 | $56,933 | $51,060 – $100,770 | 360 |
| Louisiana | $70,460 | $56,671 | $49,230 – $91,560 | 800 |
| Nebraska | $70,160 | $55,875 | $57,340 – $89,550 | 570 |
| North Dakota | $70,040 | $57,997 | $59,860 – $86,260 | 270 |
| South Carolina | $69,970 | $55,013 | $40,630 – $95,020 | 950 |
| Oklahoma | $69,560 | $55,181 | $39,580 – $86,990 | 1,230 |
| Ohio | $69,530 | $56,615 | $36,970 – $91,820 | 3,060 |
| Kentucky | $69,520 | $55,422 | $31,820 – $89,710 | 1,040 |
| Nevada | $69,030 | $57,393 | $35,820 – $101,400 | 560 |
| Tennessee | $67,620 | $56,401 | $40,860 – $90,200 | 1,230 |
| North Carolina | $67,560 | $54,172 | $48,910 – $88,860 | 2,780 |
| Pennsylvania | $67,410 | $54,183 | $43,370 – $92,150 | 4,270 |
| Michigan | $66,850 | $53,269 | $48,420 – $84,530 | 2,370 |
| Kansas | $66,830 | $52,915 | $56,320 – $90,310 | 580 |
| Indiana | $66,450 | $53,642 | $43,050 – $84,320 | 1,670 |
| Alabama | $66,190 | $52,319 | $50,970 – $87,450 | 780 |
| Arkansas | $65,540 | $52,498 | $44,700 – $174,060 | 650 |
| Missouri | $65,450 | $52,630 | $43,980 – $85,900 | 1,700 |
| Utah | $65,310 | $52,684 | $35,860 – $99,770 | 1,120 |
| South Dakota | $64,890 | $54,319 | $50,260 – $88,710 | 210 |
| Maine | $64,610 | $50,915 | $35,360 – $129,180 | 510 |
| Arizona | $64,410 | $52,532 | $43,150 – $92,370 | 1,800 |
| Wyoming | $64,370 | $53,901 | $42,770 – $100,930 | 120 |
| Mississippi | $63,700 | $51,547 | $42,810 – $86,260 | 540 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make?
The national median salary for dietitians and nutritionists is $76,400 a year ($36.73 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,090 and the top 10% earn over $103,720. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays dietitians and nutritionists the most?
California has the highest median pay at $98,850. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many dietitians and nutritionists are there in the U.S.?
About 77,570 people work as dietitians and nutritionists nationwide.
All 35 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Kansas City, MO
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Providence, RI
- Riverside, CA
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Washington, DC