Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $90,220 +22.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.38
10th percentile $44,130
90th percentile $119,320
Employed locally 120
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,130
    25th
    $72,410
    50th (median)
    $90,220
    75th
    $99,220
    90th
    $119,320

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 133% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 33% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,680
    Pharmacists$162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$88,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Bakersfield, CA is $43.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 22.2% above 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $44,130 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,410.