Careers in Nutrition and Dietetics

Salaries and Job Outlook

According to the 2024 Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession, the median full-time salary of RDNs is $79,000 per year. As with any profession, salaries and fees vary by region of the country, employment settings, scope of responsibility and supply of RDNs. Salaries increase with experience and many RDNs — particularly those in business, management, education and research — earn incomes above $100,000.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of dietitians is projected to grow 7% from 2023-2033, the average for all occupations, because of the increased emphasis on the role of food and nutrition in preventing and treating diseases, a growing and aging population and public interest in nutrition.

Source: Become A Registered Dietician Nutritionist, https://www.eatright.org/become-an-rdn