Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,740 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Richmond earn between $61,910 and $86,580.
- $45K10th
- $62K25th
- $79KMedian
- $87K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,680 | $6,223 | $35.90 |
| Median | $78,900 | $6,575 | $37.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,910 | $5,159 | $29.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $86,580 | $7,215 | $41.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($75,730) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $74,680 | $78,900 | $44,810 | $98,740 | 250 |
| Virginia | $75,730 | $77,380 | $44,940 | $103,130 | 1,510 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $74,680, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $57,887 a year, or $4,824 a month and $2,226 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $74,680 buys what about $76,315 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 2nd of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job; Winchester pays the most ($83,530).
- Winchester$83,530
- Richmond$74,680
- Lynchburg$73,340
- Virginia Beach$73,270
- Charlottesville$72,160
- Roanoke$69,610
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 Richmond: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Richmond?
$35.91 an hour on average, and $37.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,910, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Richmond?
About $57,887 a year ($4,824 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,680.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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