As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Sports Nutritionist in the US is $66,005, equivalent to $32 per hour, $1,269 weekly, or $5,500 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Sports Nutritionist in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Sports Nutritionist in the US vary widely, spanning from $56,048 to $78,306. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,793) and 75th percentile ($72,444), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,306 per year. This $11,651 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 Nutritionist often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 49 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 Nutritionist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Sports Nutritionist Salary $56,048 US September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Sports Nutritionist Salary $60,793 US September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Sports Nutritionist Salary $66,005 US September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Sports Nutritionist Salary $72,444 US September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Sports Nutritionist Salary $78,306 US September 01, 2026
25% $60,793 10% $56,048 90% $78,306 75% $72,444 $66,005 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Sports Nutritionist ?

A nutritionist is a person who advises others on matters of food and nutrition and their impacts on health. Some people specialize in particular areas, such as sports nutrition, public health, or animal nutrition, among other disciplines. In many countries, a person can claim to be a nutritionist even without any training, education, or professional license, in contrast to a dietitian, who has a university degree, professional license, and certification for professional practice....

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  1. This Job:

    Sports Nutritionist

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    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 Nutritionist in the United States. The base salary for Sports Nutritionist ranges from $60,793 to $72,444 with the average base salary of $66,005. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,235 to $84,218 with the average total cash compensation of $76,342.

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