There are currently an estimated 90,900 registered dietitian nutritionists in the United States. The registered dietitian nutritionist job market is expected to grow by 5.5% between 2024 and 2034.
How employable are registered dietitian nutritionists?
CareerExplorer rates registered dietitian nutritionists with a C employability rating, meaning this career should provide moderate employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 5,000 registered dietitian nutritionists.
What’s the supply of registered dietitian nutritionists?
The registered dietitian nutritionist industry is concentrated in California, New York, Texas
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist job market by state
| State Name | Employed Registered Dietitian Nutritionists |
|---|---|
| California | 8,720 |
| New York | 5,330 |
| Texas | 5,320 |
| Florida | 4,370 |
| Pennsylvania | 4,270 |
| Ohio | 3,060 |
| New Jersey | 2,870 |
| Massachusetts | 2,860 |
| Illinois | 2,840 |
| North Carolina | 2,780 |
| Michigan | 2,370 |
| Georgia | 2,020 |
| Arizona | 1,800 |
| Missouri | 1,700 |
| Indiana | 1,670 |
| Colorado | 1,640 |
| Virginia | 1,510 |
| Washington | 1,450 |
| Maryland | 1,430 |
| Wisconsin | 1,330 |
| Oklahoma | 1,230 |
| Tennessee | 1,230 |
| Minnesota | 1,180 |
| Utah | 1,120 |
| Kentucky | 1,040 |
| South Carolina | 950 |
| Connecticut | 860 |
| Louisiana | 800 |
| Alabama | 780 |
| Oregon | 700 |
| Arkansas | 650 |
| Iowa | 630 |
| Kansas | 580 |
| Nebraska | 570 |
| Nevada | 560 |
| Mississippi | 540 |
| West Virginia | 520 |
| Maine | 510 |
| New Mexico | 500 |
| New Hampshire | 440 |
| Idaho | 420 |
| Hawaii | 370 |
| Rhode Island | 360 |
| Delaware | 290 |
| North Dakota | 270 |
| District of Columbia | 270 |
| Montana | 230 |
| South Dakota | 210 |
| Vermont | 160 |
| Alaska | 130 |
| Wyoming | 120 |