Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $111,200 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Washington earn between $76,330 and $95,460.
- $60K10th
- $76K25th
- $82KMedian
- $95K75th
- $111K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,880 | $7,073 | $40.81 |
| Median | $81,750 | $6,812 | $39.30 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,330 | $6,361 | $36.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,460 | $7,955 | $45.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Washington earn about the same as the Washington, D.C. average ($84,530) and 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $84,880 | $81,750 | $59,990 | $111,200 | 1,220 |
| Washington, D.C. | $84,530 | $82,150 | $50,010 | $111,530 | 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 Washington
On the average salary of $84,880, a single filer in Washington takes home about $64,297 a year, or $5,358 a month and $2,473 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $65,545 | $5,462 |
| Working in MD | $64,723 | $5,394 |
| Working in VA | $64,477 | $5,373 |
| Working in DC | $64,297 | $5,358 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $84,880 buys what about $77,955 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$80,320
- Baltimore, MD$80,180
- Winchester, VA$83,530
- Charlottesville, VA$72,160
- York, PA$62,770
- Richmond, VA$74,680
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 Washington: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Washington?
$40.81 an hour on average, and $39.30 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,330, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Washington?
About $64,297 a year ($5,358 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,880.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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