How much does a Nutrition Director make in the United States? The average Nutrition Director salary in the United States is $107,132 as of September 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $94,546 and $120,554. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Nutrition Director Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Nutrition Director Salary $83,088 US September 25, 2023
25th Percentile Nutrition Director Salary $94,546 US September 25, 2023
50th Percentile Nutrition Director Salary $107,132 US September 25, 2023
75th Percentile Nutrition Director Salary $120,554 US September 25, 2023
90th Percentile Nutrition Director Salary $132,775 US September 25, 2023
25% $94,546 10% $83,088 90% $132,775 75% $120,554 $107,132 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
Change Search Criteria
Check out Nutrition Director jobs in Ashburn, Virginia

Editorial Content Manager

School Nutrition Association - Arlington, VA

Senior State Relations Associate

School Nutrition Association - Arlington, VA

Director of Dietary Services

Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation - Arlington, VA

Director, Development Operations

Meals on Wheels America - Arlington, VA

Job Description for Nutrition Director

Nutrition Director directs and oversees all aspects of an organization's or institution's nutrition guidelines and initiatives. Oversees institution of basic nutrition plans including individualized menu plans and monitors intake and acceptance of meals, snacks, and supplements. Being a Nutrition Director monitors and ensures proper nutrition education is provided. May oversee menu planning or food service operations. Additionally, Nutrition Director requires a bachelor's degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Typically reports to top management. The Nutrition Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Nutrition Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

Employers: Job Description Management Tool

See user submitted job responsibilities for Nutrition Director.

Job Openings for Nutrition Director
Those that have already made the climb...
Norman R. Hames, President and Chief Operating Officer - Western Operations
RadNet, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides outpatient diagnostic imaging services in the United States. Its services include magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, positron emission tomography, nuclear medicine, mammography, ultrasound, diagnostic radiology, fluoroscopy, and other related procedur... More
Fiscal Year Ended in 2022
Not the job you're looking for? Search more salaries here:

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst
City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

Take just three simple steps below to generate your own personalized salary report

Step 1 of 3

Understand the total compensation opportunity for a Nutrition Director, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
94546
120554
107132

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
95171
122885
107651
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Nutrition Director in the United States. The base salary for Nutrition Director ranges from $94,546 to $120,554 with the average base salary of $107,132. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $95,171 to $122,885 with the average total cash compensation of $107,651.
Step 2 of 3

Discover how your pay is adjusted for skills, experience, and other factors

How much should you be paid?

For a real-time salary target, tell us more about your role in the four categories below.

94546
120554

 

Step 3 of 3

How much should you be paid?

View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Skills associated with Nutrition Director: Medical Specialty: Nutrition, Develop Nutritional Plans, Menu Planning, Operational Policy Development

Recently searched related titles: Nutrition Coach, Certified Nutrition Specialist

Recently searched related titles: Bioinformatics Software Engineer

Jobs with a similar salary range to Nutrition Director : Audit Supervisor, Mobility Engineer, Director of Health & Wellness

Salary estimation for Nutrition Director at companies like : Quixote Cafe, Banner County Sheriff's Office, All Saints Catholic Nursing Home