Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,020 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Columbia earn between $50,190 and $79,620.
- $36K10th
- $50K25th
- $68KMedian
- $80K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,690 | $5,558 | $32.06 |
| Median | $68,080 | $5,673 | $32.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,190 | $4,182 | $24.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,620 | $6,635 | $38.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Columbia earn 4% less than the South Carolina average ($69,800) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $66,690 | $68,080 | $36,170 | $95,020 | 170 |
| South Carolina | $69,800 | $69,970 | $40,630 | $95,020 | 950 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $66,690, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $53,641 a year, or $4,470 a month and $2,063 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $66,690 buys what about $71,203 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 3.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 6th of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($75,130).
- Charleston$75,130
- Florence$72,800
- Spartanburg$70,990
- Greenville$69,280
- Hilton Head Island$69,100
- Columbia$66,690
- Myrtle Beach$66,640
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 Columbia: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Columbia?
$32.06 an hour on average, and $32.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Columbia?
About $53,641 a year ($4,470 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,690.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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