Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,040 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Reno earn between $64,410 and $97,260.
- $50K10th
- $64K25th
- $82KMedian
- $97K75th
- $107K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,370 | $6,698 | $38.64 |
| Median | $81,920 | $6,827 | $39.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,410 | $5,368 | $30.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $97,260 | $8,105 | $46.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Reno earn 9% more than the Nevada average ($73,910) and 4% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $80,370 | $81,920 | $49,840 | $107,040 | 100 |
| Nevada | $73,910 | $69,030 | $35,820 | $101,400 | 560 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $80,370, a single filer in Reno takes home about $65,370 a year, or $5,448 a month and $2,514 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $80,370 buys what about $79,563 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 7.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 2 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$80,370
- Las Vegas$72,890
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 Reno: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Reno?
$38.64 an hour on average, and $39.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Reno?
About $65,370 a year ($5,448 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,370. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.6%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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