SOC 29-1031 · May 2025 · United States
Dietitians and Nutritionists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists across the United States is $76,400 per year, measured over 77,570 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $98,850.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Pay for this occupation varies by 55.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $98,850 and Mississippi pays $63,700.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $98,850 | 8,720 | |
| 2 | West Virginia | $89,440 | 520 | |
| 3 | Alaska | $87,980 | 130 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $84,450 | 2,870 | |
| 5 | Washington | $84,220 | 1,450 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $84,180 | 700 | |
| 7 | New York | $82,480 | 5,330 | |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $82,150 | 270 | |
| 9 | Hawaii | $81,920 | 370 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $80,600 | 860 |
States with the most Dietitians and Nutritionists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 8,720 | $98,850 | |
| 2 | New York | 5,330 | $82,480 | |
| 3 | Texas | 5,320 | $74,440 | |
| 4 | Florida | 4,370 | $76,050 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 4,270 | $67,410 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 3,060 | $69,530 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 2,870 | $84,450 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 2,860 | $76,660 | |
| 9 | Illinois | 2,840 | $73,520 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 2,780 | $67,560 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $122,910 | 610 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $117,380 | 1,210 |
| 3 | Vallejo | $111,430 | 100 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $103,760 | 40 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $102,580 | 550 |
| 6 | Santa Maria | $102,060 | 100 |
| 7 | Salinas | $101,640 | 60 |
| 8 | Napa | $101,050 | 40 |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $99,720 | 110 |
| 10 | San Diego | $98,870 | 620 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.