Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,300 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Athens earn between $46,930 and $75,060.
- $41K10th
- $47K25th
- $61KMedian
- $75K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $63,710 | $5,309 | $30.63 |
| Median | $61,370 | $5,114 | $29.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,930 | $3,911 | $22.56 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,060 | $6,255 | $36.09 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Athens earn 15% less than the Georgia average ($74,860) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $63,710 | $61,370 | $41,460 | $83,300 | 70 |
| Georgia | $74,860 | $73,200 | $47,250 | $96,430 | 2,020 |
| 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 Athens
On the average salary of $63,710, a single filer in Athens takes home about $50,940 a year, or $4,245 a month and $1,959 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $63,710 buys what about $68,254 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 8th of 9 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($78,520).
- Atlanta$78,520
- Albany$76,180
- Augusta$73,850
- Macon$73,580
- Gainesville$72,410
- Columbus$70,080
- Warner Robins$68,250
- Athens$63,710
- Savannah$59,630
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 Athens: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Athens?
$30.63 an hour on average, and $29.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,930, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Athens?
About $50,940 a year ($4,245 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $63,710.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 1.41, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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