Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,910 a year or less, while the top 10% make $89,910 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Duluth earn between $63,730 and $82,200.
- $59K10th
- $64K25th
- $71KMedian
- $82K75th
- $90K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,990 | $6,082 | $35.09 |
| Median | $70,570 | $5,881 | $33.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,730 | $5,311 | $30.64 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,200 | $6,850 | $39.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Duluth earn 6% less than the Minnesota average ($77,620) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $72,990 | $70,570 | $58,910 | $89,910 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $77,620 | $77,540 | $62,660 | $94,580 | 1,180 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $72,990, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $56,739 a year, or $4,728 a month and $2,182 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $57,354 | $4,780 |
| Working in MN | $56,739 | $4,728 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $72,990 buys what about $82,226 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 4th of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; St. Cloud pays the most ($80,140).
- St. Cloud$80,140
- Rochester$79,370
- Minneapolis$77,430
- Duluth$72,990
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Duluth: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Duluth?
$35.09 an hour on average, and $33.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,910 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Duluth?
About $56,739 a year ($4,728 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,990. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Duluth 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.