The average salary for a registered dietitian nutritionist in the United States is around $61,270 per year.
Avg Salary
Registered dietitian nutritionists earn an average yearly salary of $61,270.
Wages typically start from $38,890 and go up to $96,529.
1% below national average Updated in 2019
Registered dietitian nutritionist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level registered dietitian nutritionist earnings begin at:
$46.41 per hour
$96,529 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level registered dietitian nutritionist earnings begin at:
$37.42 per hour
$77,830 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level registered dietitian nutritionist earnings begin at:
$29.46 per hour
$61,270 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level registered dietitian nutritionist earnings begin at:
$23.19 per hour
$48,234 per year
10th percentile
Starting level registered dietitian nutritionist earnings begin at:
$18.70 per hour
$38,890 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Registered dietitian nutritionist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $75,830 |
| Connecticut | $69,610 |
| Hawaii | $69,050 |
| Maryland | $68,790 |
| New Jersey | $68,160 |
| Rhode Island | $68,050 |
| Alaska | $67,690 |
| Oregon | $67,610 |
| Nevada | $66,880 |
| New York | $66,670 |
| District of Columbia | $66,400 |
| Delaware | $65,080 |
| Massachusetts | $64,160 |
| Washington | $63,580 |
| Virginia | $61,980 |
| New Hampshire | $61,330 |
| Wyoming | $61,230 |
| Minnesota | $60,800 |
| Florida | $59,880 |
| Colorado | $59,630 |
| Illinois | $58,020 |
| Kentucky | $58,010 |
| Vermont | $57,490 |
| Nebraska | $57,220 |
| Ohio | $57,150 |
| Maine | $57,090 |
| Texas | $57,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,700 |
| North Dakota | $56,380 |
| Michigan | $56,370 |
| Wisconsin | $56,190 |
| Arkansas | $55,890 |
| Arizona | $55,790 |
| Oklahoma | $55,770 |
| Utah | $55,750 |
| Tennessee | $55,530 |
| Louisiana | $54,880 |
| Alabama | $54,770 |
| West Virginia | $54,740 |
| North Carolina | $54,620 |
| South Dakota | $54,470 |
| Kansas | $54,413 |
| Georgia | $54,210 |
| New Mexico | $53,860 |
| Indiana | $53,842 |
| South Carolina | $53,430 |
| Idaho | $53,420 |
| Missouri | $51,660 |
| Mississippi | $50,640 |
| Montana | $50,540 |
| Iowa | $48,440 |
| Guam | $47,460 |
| Puerto Rico | $36,250 |
How do registered dietitian nutritionist salaries compare to similar careers?
Registered dietitian nutritionists earn 41% more than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make more than bartenders.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered dietitian nutritionist salary | $61K |
| Brewmaster salary | $41K |
| Culinary chef salary | $38K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $38K |
| Bartender salary | $38K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)