Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $86,570 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Fargo earn between $64,060 and $81,090.
- $55K10th
- $64K25th
- $65KMedian
- $81K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,990 | $5,916 | $34.13 |
| Median | $65,070 | $5,422 | $31.28 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,060 | $5,338 | $30.80 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,090 | $6,758 | $38.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Fargo earn about the same as the North Dakota average ($72,550) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $70,990 | $65,070 | $55,020 | $86,570 | 120 |
| North Dakota | $72,550 | $70,040 | $59,860 | $86,260 | 270 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $70,990, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $58,668 a year, or $4,889 a month and $2,256 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $58,668 | $4,889 |
| Working in MN | $55,468 | $4,622 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $70,990 buys what about $78,122 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 3rd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Grand Forks pays the most ($72,950).
- Grand Forks$72,950
- Bismarck$72,620
- Fargo$70,990
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
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Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Fargo: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Fargo?
$34.13 an hour on average, and $31.28 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Fargo?
About $58,668 a year ($4,889 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,990.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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 1.64, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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