SOC 29-1031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dietitians and Nutritionists — District of Columbia
District of Columbia · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in District of Columbia is $82,150 per year, close to the national median of $76,400 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in District of Columbia is $82,150 per year, close to the national median of $76,400 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $77,210 and $98,430. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,010 and the ninetieth at $111,530.
The area has 270 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. District of Columbia ranks number 8th out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Washington records the highest median at $81,750. Of the 465 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 229th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,010 | −34.5% |
| 25th | $77,210 | +1.1% |
| Median (50th) | $82,150 | +7.5% |
| 75th | $98,430 | +28.8% |
| 90th | $111,530 | +46.0% |
| Mean | $84,530 | +10.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in District of Columbia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $81,750 | 1,220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in District of Columbia run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $82,150 buys what $74,750 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,750US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,150 a year, 7.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,010 to $111,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Washington, at $81,750.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in District of Columbia?
The median annual wage is $82,150, or $39.50 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $76,400, so pay in District of Columbia is 7.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in District of Columbia earns more than $111,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Washington, at $81,750 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in District of Columbia. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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