Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Iowa

Dietitians and nutritionists in Iowa earn the most in Waterloo (average $74,830 a year) and the least in Des Moines ($65,890), across the 5 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dietitians and nutritionists average at $71,310 and the median at $72,690 for 630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Dietitians and Nutritionists average salary by city in Iowa

Waterloo$74,830
Cedar Rapids$73,520
Iowa City$73,010
Davenport$72,600
Des Moines$65,890

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Waterloo	$74,830	$74,010	$66,140	$59,241	87
Cedar Rapids	$73,520	$75,200	$61,780	$58,369	89
Iowa City	$73,010	$65,420	$54,570	$58,030	92
Davenport	$72,600	$73,720	$62,340	$57,757	89
Des Moines	$65,890	$65,820	$45,180	$53,231	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other states

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

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.
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.

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