Average salary, compensation, and wages for Dietitians and nutritionists in the United StatesMedian annual earnings of dietitians and nutritionists were $41,170 in 2002. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,210 and $49,830. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,520, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $58,700. In 2002, median annual earnings in general medical and surgical hospitals, the industry employing the largest number of dietitians and nutritionists, were $41,910. According to the American Dietetic Association, median annual income for registered dietitians in 2002 varied by practice area as follows: $60,000 in consultation and business; $55,000 in food and nutrition management; $54,800 in education and research; $44,000 in clinical nutrition/ambulatory care; $43,300 in clinical nutrition/long-term care; $43,200 in community nutrition; and $40,800 in clinical nutrition/acute care. Salaries also vary by years in practice, educational level, geographic region, and size of the community. More information on Dietitians and nutritionists from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Dietitians and nutritionists occupation Number of Dietitians and nutritionists in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Dietitians and nutritionists Working conditions for Dietitians and nutritionists Significant points for Dietitians and nutritionists Training requirements for Dietitians and nutritionists Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |