Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $69,850 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $33.58
10th percentile $55,330
90th percentile $78,630
Employed locally 50
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,330
    25th
    $59,550
    50th (median)
    $69,850
    75th
    $74,960
    90th
    $78,630

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 91% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 9% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,530
    California $93,640
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,340
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,160
    Visalia, CA $79,280
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,790

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540
    Physical Therapists $85,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $33.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.64 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 5.4% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $55,330 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,550.