Dietitians and nutritionists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$73,850
~$36/hr · ~$6,154/mo
US Jobs
91K
Faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
6/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 6/10
The core tasks of analyzing nutritional data, interpreting research, and creating personalized meal plans are highly digital and data-driven, making them susceptible to AI automation and augmentation. However, the role requires significant interpersonal counseling, empathy, and clinical judgment in medical settings, which provides a buffer against full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CABEST VALUE | $108,490 | Above avg (109.4) | $99,205 |
| Modesto, CA | $99,480 | Above avg (105.1) | $94,628 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $106,520 | Above avg (113.1) | $94,216 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $102,600 | Above avg (110.3) | $93,059 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $100,580 | Above avg (109.1) | $92,198 |
| Salem, OR | $93,620 | Average (102.5) | $91,373 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $96,780 | Above avg (106.5) | $90,883 |
| Alexandria, LA | $77,720 | Below avg (86.5) | $89,826 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $78,760 | Below avg (89.3) | $88,196 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $90,220 | Average (102.4) | $88,115 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $99,530 | Above avg (113.7) | $87,517 |
| Mankato, MN | $76,300 | Below avg (87.6) | $87,054 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $96,300 | Above avg (110.7) | $86,960 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $101,820 | Above avg (117.6) | $86,618 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $97,460 | Above avg (112.8) | $86,421 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
10-Year Growth
+6% (Faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$36/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,154/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)