Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,400 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Tucson earn between $59,870 and $76,890.
- $45K10th
- $60K25th
- $65KMedian
- $77K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,320 | $5,693 | $32.85 |
| Median | $64,620 | $5,385 | $31.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,870 | $4,989 | $28.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,890 | $6,408 | $36.97 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Tucson earn 5% more than the Arizona average ($64,960) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $68,320 | $64,620 | $45,150 | $90,400 | 240 |
| Arizona | $64,960 | $64,410 | $43,150 | $92,370 | 1,800 |
| United States | $77,130 | $76,400 | $49,090 | $103,720 | 77,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $68,320, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $55,579 a year, or $4,632 a month and $2,138 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $68,320 buys what about $70,509 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 1st of 4 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Tucson$68,320
- Phoenix$65,660
- Flagstaff$61,920
- Prescott Valley$56,930
Highest-paying cities for dietitians and nutritionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,870).
- San Jose, CA$118,870
- Vallejo, CA$113,070
- San Francisco, CA$111,400
- Napa, CA$104,480
- Sacramento, CA$104,370
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Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Tucson?
$32.85 an hour on average, and $31.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $55,579 a year ($4,632 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,320.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1031; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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