How Much Do Dietitians and Nutritionists Make?
Median annual salary of dietitians and nutritionists were $50,590 in May 2008. The middle 50 percent were paid between $41,060 and $61,790. The lowest 10 percent were paid less than $31,460, and the highest 10 percent were paid more than $73,410. Median annual salary in the industries employing the largest numbers of dietitians and nutritionists in May 2008 were: Outpatient care centers $52,120 General medical and surgical hospitals 51,390 Nursing care facilities 51,110 Local government 47,390 Special food services 45,410 According to the American Dietetic Association, median annual salary for registered dietitians in 2007 varied by practice area as follows: $60,008 in consultation and business; $64,002 in food and nutrition management; $66,061 in education and research; $52,000 in clinical nutrition/ambulatory care; $53,997 in clinical nutrition/long-term care; $48,006 in community nutrition; and $48,984 in clinical nutrition/acute care.
