Nutrition Services Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Nutrition Services Assistant make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Nutrition Services Assistant in the United States is $34,229 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $38,951
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,662 to $36,701
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,325
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Nutrition Services Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $36,701 $3,058 $706 $18
Average $34,229 $2,852 $658 $16
25th Percentile $31,662 $2,638 $609 $15
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Key Factors That Influence Nutrition Services Assistant Salaries

A Nutrition Services Assistant'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 Services Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Nutrition Services Assistant'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): $34,229
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $34,486
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $35,079
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $35,198
  • Expert (over 8 years): $35,277
Levels Salary
Entry Level Nutrition Services Assistant$34,229
Intermediate Level Nutrition Services Assistant$34,486
Senior Level Nutrition Services Assistant$35,079
Specialist Level Nutrition Services Assistant$35,198
Expert Level Nutrition Services Assistant$35,277
$34,229 0 yr
$34,486 < 2 yrs
$35,079 2-4 yrs
$35,198 5-8 yrs
$35,277 > 8 yrs
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How Do Nutrition Services Assistant 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 Services Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $37,898.
  • California: $37,754.
  • Massachusetts: $37,251.

Top Paying Cities for Nutrition Services Assistants

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: $43,173
  • San Francisco: $42,748
  • Oakland: $41,800

What Skills Can Increase a Nutrition Services Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.92% 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.
  • Food Handling (Mentioned in 4.38% Job Postings): Food Handling means one or more operations of food production, manufacture, offering or displaying for sale, storage, preserving, wrapping, transportation, delivery, importation, exportation, or the licensing or approval for any of such activities.
  • Foodservice (Mentioned in 1.65% Job Postings): The foodservice or catering industry includes the businesses, institutions, and companies which prepare meals outside the home. It includes restaurants, school and hospital cafeterias, catering operations, and many other formats.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.92%
Food Handling 4.38%
Foodservice 1.65%
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 Services Assistant's salary.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Written Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 6%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analysis
$38,679
13%
Commitment
$36,625
7%
Written Communication
$36,283
6%
Patient Care
$35,940
5%
Problem Solving
$35,598
4%
HACCP
$35,256
3%
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How Education impacts a Nutrition Services Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Nutrition Services Assistants 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 Services Assistant with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $31,759 and $33,534).

Nutrition Services Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Nutrition Services Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 20.0%
High School 20.0%
Associates 20.0%
Bachelors 60.0%
Masters 20.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Nutrition Services Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Nutrition Services Assistant'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 Nutrition Services Assistant

Salaries for a Nutrition Services Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $41,860 in 2023 to around $40,920 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Nutrition Services Assistant salary trends, .

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2024
$41,331
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