Jobs Similar to Dietitians and Nutritionists
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to dietitians and nutritionists, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Hospitalists, Pediatricians (General) and Nurse Practitioners.
Dietitians and Nutritionists: $76,400 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Dietitians and Nutritionists) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HospitalistsSame group | 83% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Pediatricians, GeneralSame group | 82% | $210,040+175% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Nurse PractitionersSame group | 82% | $132,300+73% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Physician AssistantsSame group | 82% | $135,880+78% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Naturopathic PhysiciansSame group | 82% | $115,210Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Nurse MidwivesSame group | 82% | $134,040+75% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Clinical Nurse SpecialistsSame group | 82% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Advanced Practice Psychiatric NursesSame group | 81% | $97,550Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 9 | PsychiatristsSame group | 81% | $281,870+269% | Graduate degree |
| 10 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | 81% | $80,250+5% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | PharmacistsSame group | 81% | $140,910+84% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | NeurologistsSame group | 81% | $248,560+225% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | General Internal Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 81% | $256,560+236% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Family Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 80% | $244,180+220% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Clinical Neuropsychologists | 80% | $110,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Preventive Medicine PhysiciansSame group | 80% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Obstetricians and GynecologistsSame group | 80% | $292,910+283% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Genetic Counselors | 80% | $100,040+31% | Graduate degree |
| 19 | Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation PhysiciansSame group | 79% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Allergists and ImmunologistsSame group | 79% | $265,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Graduate degree |
- 1Hospitalists
83% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Pediatricians, General
82% similar · $210,040 (+175%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Nurse Practitioners
82% similar · $132,300 (+73%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Physician Assistants
82% similar · $135,880 (+78%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Naturopathic Physicians
82% similar · $115,210 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Nurse Midwives
82% similar · $134,040 (+75%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Clinical Nurse Specialists
82% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses
81% similar · $97,550 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Psychiatrists
81% similar · $281,870 (+269%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 10Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $80,250 (+5%) · Graduate degree
- 11Pharmacists
81% similar · $140,910 (+84%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Neurologists
81% similar · $248,560 (+225%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13General Internal Medicine Physicians
81% similar · $256,560 (+236%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Family Medicine Physicians
80% similar · $244,180 (+220%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Clinical Neuropsychologists
80% similar · $110,840 (broader group) · Graduate degree
- 16Preventive Medicine Physicians
80% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Obstetricians and Gynecologists
80% similar · $292,910 (+283%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 18Genetic Counselors
80% similar · $100,040 (+31%) · Graduate degree
- 19Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
79% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 20Allergists and Immunologists
79% similar · $265,930 (broader group) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than dietitians and nutritionists.
- Obstetricians and Gynecologists80% similar · $292,910 (+283%)
- Psychiatrists81% similar · $281,870 (+269%)
- General Internal Medicine Physicians81% similar · $256,560 (+236%)
- Neurologists81% similar · $248,560 (+225%)
- Family Medicine Physicians80% similar · $244,180 (+220%)
- Pediatricians, General82% similar · $210,040 (+175%)
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for dietitians and nutritionists also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where dietitians and nutritionists is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (81)
- Clinical Neuropsychologists (80)
- Health Education Specialists (80)
- Neuropsychologists (79)
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (79)
- Midwives (77)
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (77)
- Healthcare Social Workers (76)
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (76)
- Community Health Workers (75)
Questions about jobs like dietitians and nutritionists
What jobs are most similar to dietitians and nutritionists?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Hospitalists (83% similar), Pediatricians (General) (82% similar), Nurse Practitioners (82% similar), Physician Assistants (82% similar) and Naturopathic Physicians (82% similar).
Which jobs like dietitians and nutritionists pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($292,910, +283%; usually a graduate degree), Psychiatrists ($281,870, +269%; usually a graduate degree) and General Internal Medicine Physicians ($256,560, +236%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with dietitians and nutritionists ($76,400). Without more preparation than dietitians and nutritionists usually need: Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Psychiatrists and General Internal Medicine Physicians.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.