SOC 291031

Dietitians and Nutritionists

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

National Median

$73,850

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$73,850

Entry Level (10th pct)

$48,830

Experienced (90th pct)

$101,760

Total Employed

76,570

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$48,830 - $61,260
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$61,260 - $85,200
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$85,200 - $101,760

Highest Paying Locations for Dietitians and Nutritionists

Vallejo, CA

$108,490

+46.9% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$106,520

+44.2% vs national

Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

$102,600

+38.9% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$101,820

+37.9% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$100,580

+36.2% vs national

Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Vallejo, CA	$108,490	90
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$106,520	810
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$102,600	100
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$101,820	1,550
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$100,580	600
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$99,530	100
Modesto, CA	$99,480	110
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$97,460	50
Salinas, CA	$97,080	70
Barnstable Town, MA	$96,780	40
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$96,300	730
California	$93,640	9,630
Salem, OR	$93,620	80
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$92,930	3,190
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$90,480	170
Chico, CA	$90,320	50
Bakersfield-Delano, CA	$90,220	120
Napa, CA	$90,190	40
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$89,560	160
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$89,390	770
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA	$88,070	60
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$87,580	380
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$86,920	40
Fresno, CA	$86,580	270
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$85,060	840
Oregon	$84,990	630
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$84,810	30
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$84,700	180
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$82,660	30
Hawaii	$82,230	300
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$81,340	60
Worcester, MA	$81,340	200
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$81,230	50
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$81,160	1,030
Washington	$81,050	1,370
Kingston, NY	$81,040	30
Anchorage, AK	$81,010	70
Alaska	$81,010	110
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$80,970	5,370
Massachusetts	$80,840	2,390
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$80,180	280
Pittsfield, MA	$79,870	50
Ann Arbor, MI	$79,850	180
Connecticut	$79,720	840
Waterbury-Shelton, CT	$79,680	80
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$79,670	50
Vineland, NJ	$79,470	50
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$79,460	1,890
New York	$79,310	5,500
Visalia, CA	$79,280	80

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Dietitians and Nutritionists?

The national median annual salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists is $73,850, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Dietitians and Nutritionistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Dietitians and Nutritionistss is Vallejo, CA, with a median salary of $108,490.

How much can an experienced Dietitians and Nutritionists make?

Top-earning Dietitians and Nutritionistss (90th percentile) make $101,760 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.