Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Bellingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,410 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Bellingham earn between $66,450 and $87,110.
- $66K10th
- $66K25th
- $79KMedian
- $87K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,030 | $6,669 | $38.48 |
| Median | $78,910 | $6,576 | $37.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $66,450 | $5,538 | $31.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $87,110 | $7,259 | $41.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Bellingham vs. Washington and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Bellingham earn 6% less than the Washington average ($85,170) and 4% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellingham | $80,030 | $78,910 | $66,450 | $100,410 | 50 |
| Washington | $85,170 | $84,220 | $62,100 | $108,010 | 1,450 |
| 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 Bellingham
On the average salary of $80,030, a single filer in Bellingham takes home about $65,131 a year, or $5,428 a month and $2,505 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Bellingham a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bellingham area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $80,030 buys what about $77,448 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Bellingham ($57,820). A typical home costs $620,829, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Washington cities
Bellingham ranks 4th of 7 Washington metro areas for this job; Seattle pays the most ($88,730).
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 Bellingham: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Bellingham?
$38.48 an hour on average, and $37.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Bellingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $66,450, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Bellingham?
About $65,131 a year ($5,428 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,030. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Bellingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Bellingham, WA (13380). 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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