Dietitian Salary
Dietitians advise on healthy eating, develop meal plans, and manage dietary programs for healthcare facilities.
Dietitian Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level dietitians earn around $45,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $68,000. Senior-level dietitians can earn $95,000 or more.
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The salary range for dietitians varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $42,000, while the top 10% earn $99,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $42,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $53,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $66,450 |
| 75th Percentile | $83,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $99,000 |
Dietitian Salary by State
Dietitian salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $118,281, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $53,824.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $118,281 | Details → |
| #2 California | $97,017 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $95,024 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $85,721 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $84,392 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $79,740 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $79,076 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $77,082 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $75,753 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $74,424 | Details → |
| #11 New Hampshire | $71,766 | Details → |
| #12 Rhode Island | $71,766 | Details → |
| #13 Colorado | $71,102 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $70,437 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $68,444 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $68,444 | Details → |
| #17 Minnesota | $67,115 | Details → |
| #18 Florida | $66,450 | Details → |
| #19 Maine | $66,450 | Details → |
| #20 Nevada | $65,786 | Details → |
| #21 Pennsylvania | $65,786 | Details → |
| #22 Arizona | $64,457 | Details → |
| #23 Illinois | $64,457 | Details → |
| #24 Utah | $64,457 | Details → |
| #25 Texas | $62,463 | Details → |
| #26 Wisconsin | $62,463 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $61,799 | Details → |
| #28 Montana | $61,798 | Details → |
| #29 Idaho | $61,134 | Details → |
| #30 North Carolina | $61,134 | Details → |
| #31 Ohio | $61,134 | Details → |
| #32 Louisiana | $60,470 | Details → |
| #33 New Mexico | $60,470 | Details → |
| #34 Tennessee | $60,470 | Details → |
| #35 Indiana | $59,805 | Details → |
| #36 Michigan | $59,805 | Details → |
| #37 Nebraska | $59,805 | Details → |
| #38 North Dakota | $59,805 | Details → |
| #39 Wyoming | $59,805 | Details → |
| #40 Iowa | $59,141 | Details → |
| #41 South Carolina | $59,141 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $58,476 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $58,476 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $57,812 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $57,812 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $57,812 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $55,818 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $54,489 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $54,489 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $53,824 | Details → |
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- ● Assess nutritional needs
- ● Develop personalized meal plans
- ● Educate on healthy eating
- ● Monitor patient progress
- ● Manage food service programs
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Faster than average — projected 7% growth over the next decade
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