Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Wisconsin

Dietitians and nutritionists in Wisconsin earn the most in Milwaukee (average $76,640 a year) and the least in La Crosse ($71,240), across the 7 Wisconsin metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dietitians and nutritionists average at $74,320 and the median at $74,930 for 1,330 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Dietitians and Nutritionists average salary by city in Wisconsin

Milwaukee$76,640
Madison$76,460
Appleton$73,530
Eau Claire$73,500
Green Bay$73,340
Wausau$72,170
La Crosse$71,240

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Milwaukee	$76,640	$77,660	$65,780	$59,705	97
Madison	$76,460	$75,250	$65,680	$59,589	97
Appleton	$73,530	$72,590	$61,740	$57,702	92
Eau Claire	$73,500	$76,320	$67,040	$57,683	93
Green Bay	$73,340	$76,540	$61,990	$57,580	93
Wausau	$72,170	$73,740	$64,730	$56,826	93
La Crosse	$71,240	$68,380	$60,970	$56,227	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other states

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary by city and state

More about pay in Wisconsin

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.
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.

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