As of January 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sports Dietitian in the US is $64,176, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,234 weekly, or $5,348 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sports Dietitian in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Sports Dietitian in the US vary widely, spanning from $54,536 to $76,200. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($59,130) and 75th percentile ($70,470), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,200 per year. This $11,340 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Patient Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Sports Dietitian often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 25 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Sports Dietitian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Dietitian Salary $54,536 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sports Dietitian Salary $59,130 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sports Dietitian Salary $64,176 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sports Dietitian Salary $70,470 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sports Dietitian Salary $76,200 US January 01, 2026
25% $59,130 10% $54,536 90% $76,200 75% $70,470 $64,176 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports Dietitian ?

A dietitian (or dietician) is an expert in dietetics; that is, human nutrition and the regulation of diet. A dietitian alters their patient's nutrition based upon their medical condition and individual needs. Dietitians are regulated healthcare professionals licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems. A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a dietitian who meets all of a set of special academic and professional requirements, including the completion of a bachelor's degree with an accredited nutrition curriculum, an internship at an approved ...

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    Sports Dietitian

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Dietitian Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Sports Dietitian in the United States. The base salary for Sports Dietitian ranges from $59,130 to $70,470 with the average base salary of $64,176. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $65,667 to $80,142 with the average total cash compensation of $72,471.

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