Registered Dietitian Salary or Nutritionist SalaryThe average Registered Dietitian Salary or Nutritionist Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Dietitian or Nutritionists work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and schools. A Dietitian or Nutritionist salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. The assumption was made that the Dietitian or Nutritionist s reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. It may be assumed that a registered dietitian salary will be slightly higher than a non-registered dietitian. Dietitian or Nutritionist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data Hourly Dietitian or Nutritionist median salary is $25.59 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $15.98 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $35.91 per hour. Annually On an annual basis the median Dietitian or Nutritionist salary is $53,230. The lowest 10% earn a salary of $33,230 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $74,690 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Dietitian or Nutritionist Salary The lowest paid Dietitian or Nutritionists earn less with mean or average wages below $16.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas and schools. The highest pay levels are found in major population areas where the mean or average wage is over $30.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.
Top 5 States Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan areas to earn an Dietitian or Nutritionist salary are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $80,470, Bethesda-Frederick-Gaithersburg, MD $79,610, Modesto, CA $69,780, San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA $69,410, and Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $68,910. Private Practice vs. Employment A number of nutritionists or dieticians work as consultants or in private practice. This gives the opportunity to earn commissions on products such as books and diet programs. It can be assumed that there are both intrinsic as well as financial incentives for being in private practice vs. employment. Employment Data According to the US Department of Labor nationally there are over 53,220 Dietitians or Nutritionists who earn a salary through being employed. Where They Work Of all the Dietitians or Nutritionists employed in the United States over 18,440 of them work in hospitals with an additional 8500 working in nursing care or outpatient care facilities. A number of these professionals work for home health care, other professionals and for federal and state government. The best paying industry is home health care. A very small number (approximately 150) are listed as working for the insurance industry. Benefits Fringe benefits such as vacation, health insurance and retirement plans will vary depending on the work setting and size of the employer. Individuals in private practice will have similar benefits enjoyed by self-employed or sole proprietor businesses. A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. |