Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Wilmington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,690 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Wilmington earn between $38,880 and $73,690.
- $39K10th
- $39K25th
- $62KMedian
- $74K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,590 | $4,799 | $27.69 |
| Median | $62,080 | $5,173 | $29.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,880 | $3,240 | $18.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $73,690 | $6,141 | $35.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Wilmington vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Wilmington earn 17% less than the North Carolina average ($69,050) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington | $57,590 | $62,080 | $38,880 | $78,690 | 160 |
| North Carolina | $69,050 | $67,560 | $48,910 | $88,860 | 2,780 |
| 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 Wilmington
On the average salary of $57,590, a single filer in Wilmington takes home about $46,664 a year, or $3,889 a month and $1,795 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wilmington a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wilmington area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.4), so the average $57,590 buys what about $59,727 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Wilmington ($45,800). A typical home costs $446,210, or 7.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other North Carolina cities
Wilmington ranks 11th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($77,210).
- Fayetteville$77,210
- Charlotte$74,340
- Durham$73,620
- Asheville$73,450
- Goldsboro$70,600
- Greenville$69,440
- Raleigh$68,540
- Winston-Salem$67,740
- Hickory$65,150
- Wilmington$57,590
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 Wilmington: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Wilmington?
$27.69 an hour on average, and $29.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Wilmington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,880, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Wilmington?
About $46,664 a year ($3,889 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,590.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Wilmington than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Wilmington, NC (48900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.69, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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