Nutrition Care Manager Salary in the United States

How much does a Nutrition Care Manager make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nutrition Care Manager in the United States is $98,780 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Nutrition Care Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $116,484
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,077 to $108,047
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,154
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Nutrition Care Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $108,047 $9,004 $2,078 $52
Average $98,780 $8,232 $1,900 $47
25th Percentile $90,077 $7,506 $1,732 $43
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Key Factors That Influence Nutrition Care Manager Salaries

A Nutrition Care Manager'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 Nutrition Care Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nutrition Care Manager'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): $94,429
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $95,154
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,121
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,330
  • Expert (over 8 years): $98,538
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nutrition Care Manager$94,429
Intermediate Level Nutrition Care Manager$95,154
Senior Level Nutrition Care Manager$96,121
Specialist Level Nutrition Care Manager$97,330
Expert Level Nutrition Care Manager$98,538
$94,429 0 yr
$95,154 < 2 yrs
$96,121 2-4 yrs
$97,330 5-8 yrs
$98,538 > 8 yrs
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How Do Nutrition Care Manager 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 Nutrition Care Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $109,369.
  • California: $108,954.
  • Massachusetts: $107,502.

Top Paying Cities for Nutrition Care Managers

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: $124,591
  • San Francisco: $123,366
  • Oakland: $120,630

What Skills Can Increase a Nutrition Care Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Planning (Mentioned in 9.09% Job Postings): An act or process of making or carrying out plans. Establishment of goals, policies, and procedures for a social or economic unit city planning business planning.
  • Economics (Mentioned in 2.32% Job Postings): Economics is a social science that focuses on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, and analyzes the choices that individuals, businesses, governments, and nations make to allocate resources.
  • Purchasing (Mentioned in 1.94% Job Postings): Purchasing refers to a business or organization attempting to acquire goods or services to accomplish its goals. Although there are several organizations that attempt to set standards in the purchasing process, processes can vary greatly between organizations. Typically the word “purchasing” is not used interchangeably with the word “procurement”, since procurement typically includes expediting, supplier quality, and transportation and logistics (T&L) in addition to purchasing.
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Planning 9.09%
Economics 2.32%
Purchasing 1.94%
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 Nutrition Care Manager's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Budgeting: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
 $105,695
7%
Budgeting
 $104,707
6%
Collaboration
 $103,719
5%
Analysis
 $103,719
5%
Coaching
 $102,731
4%
Coordination
 $102,731
4%
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How Education impacts a Nutrition Care Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nutrition Care Managers 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 Nutrition Care Manager with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $98,881 and $106,777).

Nutrition Care Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nutrition Care Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 13.3%
High School 13.3%
Associates 5.0%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 56.7%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Nutrition Care Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nutrition Care Manager'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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$90,077
Average $98,780/year
$108,047
$7,506
Average $8,232/month
$9,004
$1,732
Average $1,900/week
$2,078
$43
Average $47/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $108,047 $9,004 $2,078 $52
Average $98,780 $8,232 $1,900 $47
25th Percentile $90,077 $7,506 $1,732 $43

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Salary Trends for Nutrition Care Manager

Salaries for a Nutrition Care Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $131,282 in 2023 to around $129,854 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nutrition Care Manager salary trends, .

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