Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,370 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,410 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Lafayette earn between $45,200 and $71,590.
- $41K10th
- $45K25th
- $61KMedian
- $72K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,870 | $4,989 | $28.78 |
| Median | $61,170 | $5,098 | $29.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,200 | $3,767 | $21.73 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,590 | $5,966 | $34.42 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Lafayette vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Lafayette earn 10% less than the Indiana average ($66,780) and 22% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $59,870 | $61,170 | $41,370 | $76,410 | 70 |
| Indiana | $66,780 | $66,450 | $43,050 | $84,320 | 1,670 |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $59,870, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $47,766 a year, or $3,980 a month and $1,837 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 (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Is Lafayette a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $59,870 buys what about $64,080 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($48,780). A typical home costs $286,179, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Indiana cities
Lafayette ranks 7th of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($73,200).
- Fort Wayne$73,200
- Elkhart$72,110
- Bloomington$70,410
- Indianapolis$67,060
- South Bend$64,790
- Evansville$63,820
- Lafayette$59,870
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 Lafayette: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Lafayette?
$28.78 an hour on average, and $29.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,370 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $47,766 a year ($3,980 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,870. Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 22% 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 Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN (29200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.35, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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