Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 24 metro areas • California
Dietitians and Nutritionists in California earn a median salary of $92,097 per year on average across 24 metro and nonmetro areas, +24.7% vs the national median of $73,850. An estimated 9,340 dietitians and nutritionists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $76,640 to $108,490 depending on location.
$92,097
Avg median salary in California
$108,490
Highest paying metro
$76,640
Lowest paying metro
9,340
Employed in California
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Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $108,490 | $94,680 | $132,400 | 90 |
| San Jose, CA | $106,520 | $90,490 | $129,170 | 810 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $102,600 | $78,900 | $126,070 | 100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,820 | $84,220 | $123,520 | 1,550 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,580 | $85,040 | $111,520 | 600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $99,530 | $81,360 | $102,690 | 100 |
| Modesto, CA | $99,480 | $83,640 | $115,010 | 110 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $97,460 | $81,390 | $109,830 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $97,080 | $76,680 | $104,420 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $96,300 | $78,430 | $105,510 | 730 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $92,930 | $77,900 | $101,990 | 3,190 |
| Oxnard, CA | $90,480 | $74,540 | $95,910 | 170 |
| Chico, CA | $90,320 | $79,090 | $101,180 | 50 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $90,220 | $72,410 | $99,220 | 120 |
| Napa, CA | $90,190 | $79,940 | $105,550 | 40 |
| Stockton, CA | $89,560 | $75,430 | $96,580 | 160 |
| Riverside, CA | $89,390 | $76,460 | $99,740 | 770 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $88,070 | $62,970 | $100,780 | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $86,580 | $62,510 | $98,470 | 270 |
| North Coast Region of California | $81,340 | $60,500 | $98,160 | 60 |
| Visalia, CA | $79,280 | $44,410 | $95,840 | 80 |
| Redding, CA | $77,880 | $44,140 | $93,160 | 50 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $77,580 | $59,170 | $97,550 | 40 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $76,640 | $57,070 | $99,550 | 70 |