Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary by State
The national median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $76,400 a year. By state, it ranges from $63,700 in Mississippi to $98,850 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,090
- 25th percentile
- $63,080
- Median
- $76,400
- 75th percentile
- $89,340
- Top 10%
- $103,720
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 77,570 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $98,850 | +29% | $72,780 | $130,850 | 8,720 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $89,440 | +17% | $55,350 | $103,130 | 520 |
| 3 | Alaska | $87,980 | +15% | $70,100 | $105,970 | 130 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $84,450 | +11% | $62,670 | $114,400 | 2,870 |
| 5 | Washington | $84,220 | +10% | $62,100 | $108,010 | 1,450 |
| 6 | Oregon | $84,180 | +10% | $65,400 | $105,020 | 700 |
| 7 | New York | $82,480 | +8% | $62,100 | $105,830 | 5,330 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $82,150 | +8% | $50,010 | $111,530 | 270 |
| 9 | Hawaii | $81,920 | +7% | $65,330 | $100,610 | 370 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $80,600 | +5% | $61,570 | $100,140 | 860 |
| 11 | Delaware | $78,060 | +2% | $57,810 | $111,600 | 290 |
| 12 | Maryland | $77,800 | +2% | $61,470 | $100,900 | 1,430 |
| 13 | Minnesota | $77,540 | +1% | $62,660 | $94,580 | 1,180 |
| 14 | Vermont | $77,450 | +1% | $61,960 | $102,500 | 160 |
| 15 | Virginia | $77,380 | +1% | $44,940 | $103,130 | 1,510 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $76,660 | 0% | $63,310 | $107,150 | 2,860 |
| 17 | Florida | $76,050 | 0% | $49,920 | $93,530 | 4,370 |
| 18 | Colorado | $75,510 | −1% | $59,840 | $114,350 | 1,640 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $74,930 | −2% | $58,040 | $91,520 | 1,330 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $74,730 | −2% | $56,260 | $91,660 | 500 |
| 21 | Texas | $74,440 | −3% | $40,040 | $98,960 | 5,320 |
| 22 | Illinois | $73,520 | −4% | $51,330 | $115,190 | 2,840 |
| 23 | Georgia | $73,200 | −4% | $47,250 | $96,430 | 2,020 |
| 24 | Iowa | $72,690 | −5% | $50,720 | $92,940 | 630 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $71,840 | −6% | $33,280 | $92,810 | 440 |
| 26 | Idaho | $71,610 | −6% | $47,870 | $87,780 | 420 |
| 27 | Montana | $71,580 | −6% | $60,280 | $90,740 | 230 |
| 28 | Rhode Island | $71,300 | −7% | $51,060 | $100,770 | 360 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $70,460 | −8% | $49,230 | $91,560 | 800 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $70,160 | −8% | $57,340 | $89,550 | 570 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $70,040 | −8% | $59,860 | $86,260 | 270 |
| 32 | South Carolina | $69,970 | −8% | $40,630 | $95,020 | 950 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $69,560 | −9% | $39,580 | $86,990 | 1,230 |
| 34 | Ohio | $69,530 | −9% | $36,970 | $91,820 | 3,060 |
| 35 | Kentucky | $69,520 | −9% | $31,820 | $89,710 | 1,040 |
| 36 | Nevada | $69,030 | −10% | $35,820 | $101,400 | 560 |
| 37 | Tennessee | $67,620 | −11% | $40,860 | $90,200 | 1,230 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $67,560 | −12% | $48,910 | $88,860 | 2,780 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $67,410 | −12% | $43,370 | $92,150 | 4,270 |
| 40 | Michigan | $66,850 | −12% | $48,420 | $84,530 | 2,370 |
| 41 | Kansas | $66,830 | −13% | $56,320 | $90,310 | 580 |
| 42 | Indiana | $66,450 | −13% | $43,050 | $84,320 | 1,670 |
| 43 | Alabama | $66,190 | −13% | $50,970 | $87,450 | 780 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $65,540 | −14% | $44,700 | $174,060 | 650 |
| 45 | Missouri | $65,450 | −14% | $43,980 | $85,900 | 1,700 |
| 46 | Utah | $65,310 | −15% | $35,860 | $99,770 | 1,120 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $64,890 | −15% | $50,260 | $88,710 | 210 |
| 48 | Maine | $64,610 | −15% | $35,360 | $129,180 | 510 |
| 49 | Arizona | $64,410 | −16% | $43,150 | $92,370 | 1,800 |
| 50 | Wyoming | $64,370 | −16% | $42,770 | $100,930 | 120 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $63,700 | −17% | $42,810 | $86,260 | 540 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary questions
Which state pays dietitians and nutritionists the most?
California, with a median of $98,850 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $76,400). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays dietitians and nutritionists the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $63,700 a year (−17% vs. national).
Where do most dietitians and nutritionists work?
California has the most jobs, about 8,720, with a median of $98,850.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.