Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$73,850
↑ 35.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Dietitians and Nutritionists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Dietitians and Nutritionists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 35.6% since 2011 ($54,470 → $73,850)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $73,850
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -8%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $73,850 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | $69,680 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $66,450 | +7.8% |
| 2021 | $61,650 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | $63,090 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $61,270 | +1.5% |
| 2018 | $60,370 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $59,410 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | $58,920 | +1.7% |
| 2015 | $57,910 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $56,950 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | $55,920 | +1.2% |
| 2012 | $55,240 | +1.4% |
| 2011 | $54,470 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.