As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Nutritionist in the United States is $61,481. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $51,892 to $69,062, with most professionals earning between $43,162 and $75,964.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $69,062 | $5,755 | $1,328 | $33 |
| Average | $61,481 | $5,123 | $1,182 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $51,892 | $4,324 | $998 | $25 |
An entry-level Nutritionist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $58,332. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $58,619. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $62,047. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $65,215, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $65,441.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Nutritionist | $58,332 |
| Intermediate Level Nutritionist | $58,619 |
| Senior Level Nutritionist | $62,047 |
| Specialist Level Nutritionist | $65,215 |
| Expert Level Nutritionist | $65,441 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 5% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 6% |
| Experienced | 6% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $61,481 | 71.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $4,703 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,890 | 3.3% | ||
| Disability | $492 | 0.6% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,056 | 7.0% | ||
| Pension | $3,381 | 3.9% | ||
| Time Off | $7,567 | 8.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $86,570 | 100% | ||
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