How Much Does a Nutritionist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$76,400
Nutritionists in the U.S. earn a median of $76,400 a year, or $36.73 an hour. Half of nutritionists earn more than $76,400 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $103,720.
Pay percentiles for nutritionists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23.60 | $49,090 |
| 25th | $30.33 | $63,080 |
| 50th (median) | $36.73 | $76,400 |
| 75th | $42.95 | $89,340 |
| 90th | $49.87 | $103,720 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for nutritionists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $98,850 | $47.52 | +29% |
| West Virginia | $89,440 | $43.00 | +17% |
| Alaska | $87,980 | $42.30 | +15% |
| New Jersey | $84,450 | $40.60 | +11% |
| Washington | $84,220 | $40.49 | +10% |
| Oregon | $84,180 | $40.47 | +10% |
| New York | $82,480 | $39.66 | +8% |
| District of Columbia | $82,150 | $39.50 | +8% |
| Hawaii | $81,920 | $39.38 | +7% |
| Connecticut | $80,600 | $38.75 | +5% |
| United States | $76,400 | $36.73 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many nutritionists are there?
BLS counts about 77,570 nutritionists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Dietitians and Nutritionists”. The most jobs are in California (8,720), New York (5,330) and Texas (5,320).
The mean (average) annual wage is $77,130, higher than the median of $76,400.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $6,367
- Biweekly
- $2,938
- Weekly
- $1,469
- Daily (8 hours)
- $294
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do nutritionists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for nutritionists is $36.73. The middle 50% earn between $30.33 and $42.95 an hour.
Which state pays nutritionists the most?
California has the highest median wage for nutritionists at $98,850, +29% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for nutritionists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of nutritionists earn less than $49,090 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.