Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $57,920 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.85
10th percentile $40,140
90th percentile $84,320
Employed locally 50
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,140
    25th
    $43,820
    50th (median)
    $57,920
    75th
    $70,400
    90th
    $84,320

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 92% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 8% below 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
    Gainesville, GA $76,300
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $74,800
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,680
    Albany, GA $73,410
    Savannah, GA $73,370
    Warner Robins, GA $72,700

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Athens, GA is $27.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Athens, GA is 21.6% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $40,140 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,820.