Advertisement
Dietitians and Nutritionists average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$70,540
- St. Louis$70,480
- Columbia$70,060
- St. Joseph$65,140
- Springfield$62,630
- Cape Girardeau$61,760
- Jefferson City$60,880
- Joplin$58,230
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $70,540 | $69,820 | $61,750 | $55,371 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $70,480 | $70,360 | $60,570 | $55,333 | 95 |
| Columbia | $70,060 | $66,640 | $60,200 | $55,762 | 89 |
| St. Joseph | $65,140 | $64,060 | $51,820 | $52,396 | 86 |
| Springfield | $62,630 | $63,470 | $52,650 | $50,497 | 89 |
| Cape Girardeau | $61,760 | $60,200 | $50,030 | $49,839 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $60,880 | $62,490 | $54,510 | $49,173 | 88 |
| Joplin | $58,230 | $58,610 | $49,370 | $47,168 | 86 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other states
More about pay in Missouri
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.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.