Nutritionist RD Salary in the United States

How much does a Nutritionist RD make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nutritionist RD in the United States is $67,105 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $32.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,772
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $61,849 to $73,735
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,063
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Nutritionist RD Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $73,735 $6,145 $1,418 $35
Average $67,105 $5,592 $1,290 $32
25th Percentile $61,849 $5,154 $1,189 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Nutritionist RD Salaries

A Nutritionist RD'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 Nutritionist RD Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nutritionist RD'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): $65,679
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,812
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,542
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $69,835
  • Expert (over 8 years): $70,030
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nutritionist RD$65,679
Intermediate Level Nutritionist RD$66,812
Senior Level Nutritionist RD$69,542
Specialist Level Nutritionist RD$69,835
Expert Level Nutritionist RD$70,030
$65,679 0 yr
$66,812 < 2 yrs
$69,542 2-4 yrs
$69,835 5-8 yrs
$70,030 > 8 yrs
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How Do Nutritionist RD 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 Nutritionist RDs. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $74,298.
  • California: $74,016.
  • Massachusetts: $73,030.

Top Paying Cities for Nutritionist RDs

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: $84,639
  • San Francisco: $83,807
  • Oakland: $81,948

What Skills Can Increase a Nutritionist RD's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 4.46% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Patient Care (Mentioned in 3.85% Job Postings): Patient care refers to the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of physical and mental well-being through services offered by health professionals.
  • Geriatrics (Mentioned in 1.71% Job Postings): Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a medical specialty focused on providing care for the unique health needs of older adults. The term geriatrics originates from the Greek geron meaning "old man", and iatros meaning "healer".
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 4.46%
Patient Care 3.85%
Geriatrics 1.71%
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 Nutritionist RD's salary.
  • Insight: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Healthcare Services: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Insight
$71,131
6%
Healthcare Services
$71,131
6%
Problem Solving
$69,789
4%
Organizing
$69,789
4%
Coordination
$69,118
3%
Leadership
$69,118
3%
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How Education impacts a Nutritionist RD's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nutritionist RDs enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree 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 Nutritionist RD with a Bachelor's Degree is between $67,524 and $71,327).

Nutritionist RD Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nutritionist RD
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 1.0%
Associates 1.4%
Bachelors 50.3%
Masters 44.8%
Doctorate 2.3%
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Nutritionist RD Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nutritionist RD'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Nutritionist RD

Salaries for a Nutritionist RD can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $67,133 in 2023 to around $66,631 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nutritionist RD salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Nutritionist RD Over Time

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2024
$67,216
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2024 $67,216
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