What are the main factors that influence a Dietitian Director's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Dietitian Director?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Dietitian Director roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Dietitian Director's salary?

A Dietitian Director's salary grows with experience: a Dietitian (2-4 years)earns $65,605, a Dietitian Supervisor (4+ years)earns $56,717, a Dietitian Manager (4-5 years)earns $84,767, a Dietitian Director (5+ years)earns $103,653,

What are the highest paying states for a Dietitian Director?

Dietitian Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Dietitian Director roles are District of Columbia $113,325, California $112,895, Massachusetts $111,391. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Dietitian Director roles make?

Salaries for Dietitian Director level roles vary by specialization: Dietitian Manager: $83,704; Oncology Dietitian: $72,744; Registered Dietitian: $66,924; District Dietitian: $66,050; Clinical Dietitian: $64,829.

Dietitian Director Salary in Delaware

How much does a Dietitian Director make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Dietitian Director in Delaware is $103,653 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Dietitian Director's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,714
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,906 to $114,154
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $86,943

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Dietitian Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,154	$9,513	$2,195	$55
Average	$103,653	$8,638	$1,993	$50
25th Percentile	$94,906	$7,909	$1,825	$46

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Key Factors That Influence Dietitian Director Salaries

A Dietitian Director's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Dietitian Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Dietitian Director's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Dietitian (2-4 years): $65,605
Dietitian Supervisor (4+ years): $56,717
Dietitian Manager (4-5 years): $84,767
Dietitian Director (5+ years): $103,653

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Dietitian	2-4 years	$65,605
Dietitian Supervisor	4+ years	$56,717
Dietitian Manager	4-5 years	$84,767
Dietitian Director	5+ years	$103,653

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How Do Dietitian Director Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Dietitian Directors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $113,325.
California: $112,895.
Massachusetts: $111,391.

District of Columbia $113,325 California $112,895 Massachusetts $111,391 Washington $110,981 New Jersey $110,940 Alaska $110,797 Connecticut $109,385 New York $108,811

Hawaii $106,979 Rhode Island $106,120 Maryland $105,536 Minnesota $104,738 Colorado $104,431 Illinois $104,328 Oregon $103,939 Delaware $103,653

New Hampshire $103,473 Virginia $103,069 Pennsylvania $101,892 Nevada $101,299 North Dakota $101,104 Michigan $100,797 Wisconsin $100,685 Vermont $100,459

Texas $99,835 Maine $99,794 Arizona $99,733 Ohio $99,661 Georgia $98,719 Indiana $98,249 Wyoming $98,157 Utah $98,013

Iowa $97,952 Kansas $97,461 Louisiana $97,317 North Carolina $97,266 Missouri $97,246 Florida $96,846 Montana $96,631 Nebraska $96,427

Kentucky $96,314 South Carolina $95,905 Tennessee $95,649 Idaho $95,547 New Mexico $94,799 Oklahoma $94,636 Alabama $94,032 South Dakota $93,018

Arkansas $92,466 West Virginia $92,169 Mississippi $91,278

Top Paying Cities for Dietitian Directors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $103,186
Little Creek: $103,942
Magnolia: $103,792

Lincoln, DE $103,186 Little Creek, DE $103,942 Magnolia, DE $103,792 Milford, DE $103,448 Marydel, DE $103,618 Millsboro, DE $102,753 Millville, DE $102,912 Milton, DE $103,090

Nassau, DE $103,165 Ocean View, DE $102,894 Rehoboth Beach, DE $103,092 Seaford, DE $103,150 Selbyville, DE $102,724 Smyrna, DE $104,013 Viola, DE $103,534 Woodside, DE $103,813

Bear, DE $103,573 Newark, DE $103,534 Claymont, DE $103,746 Delaware City, DE $103,638 Hockessin, DE $103,525 Kirkwood, DE $103,618 Middletown, DE $103,658 Montchanin, DE $103,548

New Castle, DE $103,564 Odessa, DE $103,709 Port Penn, DE $103,779 Rockland, DE $103,559 Saint Georges, DE $103,625 Townsend, DE $103,785 Winterthur, DE $103,571 Lewes, DE $103,130

Wilmington, DE $103,530 Dover, DE $103,942 Dover Afb, DE $103,394 Bethany Beach, DE $102,786 Bethel, DE $102,892 Bridgeville, DE $103,135 Camden Wyoming, DE $103,649 Cheswold, DE $103,908

Clayton, DE $103,911 Dagsboro, DE $102,714 Delmar, DE $102,550 Ellendale, DE $102,861 Felton, DE $103,440 Fenwick Island, DE $102,737 Frankford, DE $102,558 Frederica, DE $103,542

Georgetown, DE $102,675 Greenwood, DE $103,151 Harbeson, DE $102,785 Harrington, DE $103,309 Hartly, DE $103,630 Houston, DE $103,162 Kenton, DE $103,916 Laurel, DE $102,614

Yorklyn, DE $103,556

Dietitian Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Dietitian Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $110,661. While startup companies pay approximate $94,088.

Dietitian Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$94,088
Growth Stage	51~500	$99,382
Established	501~5000	$107,002
Enterprise	5000+	$110,661

Dietitian Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Dietitian Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 50% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Dietitian Director positions in Healthcare typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Dietitian Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Dietitian Director

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Business Services	$124,383	$60.0	20%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$114,018	$55.0	10%

Dietitian Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Dietitian Director's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$94,906

Average $103,653/year

$114,154

$7,909

Average $8,638/month

$9,513

$1,825

Average $1,993/week

$2,195

$46

Average $50/hour

$55

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$114,154	$9,513	$2,195	$55
Average	$103,653	$8,638	$1,993	$50
25th Percentile	$94,906	$7,909	$1,825	$46

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