Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $71,040 -3.8% vs national
Median hourly $34.16
10th percentile $52,160
90th percentile $85,570
Employed locally 200
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,160
    25th
    $59,720
    50th (median)
    $71,040
    75th
    $76,690
    90th
    $85,570

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 104% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 4% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $102,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,530

    Nearby metros — Dietitians and Nutritionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $86,920
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,810
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,340
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $79,170
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $78,950
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,830

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Albuquerque, NM is $34.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.66 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3.8% below the national median of $73,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $52,160 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,720.