Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Baton Rouge
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,490 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Baton Rouge earn between $63,480 and $83,160.
- $52K10th
- $63K25th
- $71KMedian
- $83K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $73,090 | $6,091 | $35.14 |
| Median | $70,940 | $5,912 | $34.11 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,480 | $5,290 | $30.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,160 | $6,930 | $39.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Baton Rouge vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Baton Rouge earn about the same as the Louisiana average ($71,130) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $73,090 | $70,940 | $51,980 | $88,490 | 140 |
| Louisiana | $71,130 | $70,460 | $49,230 | $91,560 | 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 Baton Rouge
On the average salary of $73,090, a single filer in Baton Rouge takes home about $58,442 a year, or $4,870 a month and $2,248 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 Baton Rouge a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baton Rouge area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $73,090 buys what about $80,513 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Baton Rouge ($48,710). A typical home costs $248,176, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Louisiana cities
Baton Rouge ranks 5th of 8 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($76,250).
- New Orleans$76,250
- Slidell$75,510
- Alexandria$74,820
- Shreveport$74,340
- Baton Rouge$73,090
- Monroe$69,720
- Lafayette$64,080
- Hammond$62,860
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 Baton Rouge: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Baton Rouge?
$35.14 an hour on average, and $34.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Baton Rouge?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $51,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Baton Rouge?
About $58,442 a year ($4,870 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $73,090.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Baton Rouge than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Baton Rouge, LA (12940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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