Nicu Dietitian Salary in the United States

How much does a Nicu Dietitian make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nicu Dietitian in the United States is $43,879 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $52,533
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,113 to $48,409
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $34,773
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Nicu Dietitian Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $48,409 $4,034 $931 $23
Average $43,879 $3,657 $844 $21
25th Percentile $39,113 $3,259 $752 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Nicu Dietitian Salaries

A Nicu Dietitian'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Nicu Dietitian Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nicu Dietitian'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:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $44,541
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $44,872
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,738
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $46,315
  • Expert (over 8 years): $46,460
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nicu Dietitian$44,541
Intermediate Level Nicu Dietitian$44,872
Senior Level Nicu Dietitian$45,738
Specialist Level Nicu Dietitian$46,315
Expert Level Nicu Dietitian$46,460
$44,541 0 yr
$44,872 < 2 yrs
$45,738 2-4 yrs
$46,315 5-8 yrs
$46,460 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Nicu Dietitians

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:

  • San Jose: $55,345
  • San Francisco: $54,739
  • Oakland: $53,585

What Skills Can Increase a Nicu Dietitian's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Attention to Detail (Mentioned in 3.34% Job Postings): Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.
  • Estate Planning (Mentioned in 1.92% Job Postings): Estate planning is the process of anticipating and arranging, during a person's life, for the management and disposal of that person's estate during the person's life and at and after death, while minimizing gift, estate, generation skipping transfer, and income tax. Estate planning includes planning for incapacity as well as a process of reducing or eliminating uncertainties over the administration of a probate and maximizing the value of the estate by reducing taxes and other expenses. The ultimate goal of estate planning can be determined by the specific goals of the client, and may be as simple or complex as the client's needs dictate. Guardians are often designated for minor children and beneficiaries in incapacity. The law of estate planning overlaps to some degree with elder law, which additionally includes other provisions such as long-term care.
  • Due Diligence (Mentioned in 1.3% Job Postings): Due diligence is the investigation or exercise of care that a reasonable business or person is expected to take before entering into an agreement or contract with another party, or an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for an acquisition. The theory behind due diligence holds that performing this type of investigation contributes significantly to informed decision making by enhancing the amount and quality of information available to decision makers and by ensuring that this information is systematically used to deliberate in a reflexive manner on the decision at hand and all its costs, benefits, and risks.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Attention to Detail 3.34%
Estate Planning 1.92%
Due Diligence 1.3%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Nicu Dietitian's salary.
  • Corporate Governance: Can increase your salary by up to 25%.
  • Due Diligence: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Legal Research: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Corporate Governance
$54,849
25%
Due Diligence
$51,338
17%
Legal Research
$49,583
13%
Litigation Support
$49,144
12%
Contract Management
$48,706
11%
Analysis
$48,706
11%
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Nicu Dietitian Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Nicu Dietitian roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 20% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Nicu Dietitian positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Nicu Dietitian as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Nicu Dietitian

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit$48,267$23.010%

How Education impacts a Nicu Dietitian's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nicu Dietitians enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Nicu Dietitian with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $41,715 and $44,481).

Nicu Dietitian Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nicu Dietitian
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.7%
High School 29.3%
Associates 19.5%
Bachelors 35.6%
Masters 3.4%
Doctorate 10.3%
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Nicu Dietitian Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nicu Dietitian'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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Nicu Dietitian

Salaries for a Nicu Dietitian can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $46,518 in 2023 to around $44,807 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nicu Dietitian salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nicu Dietitian Over Time

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2023
$46,518
2024
$45,235
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FAQ about Nicu Dietitian

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Nicu Dietitian?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Nicu Dietitian roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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