Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $70,350 -4.7% vs national
Median hourly $33.82
10th percentile $39,300
90th percentile $94,770
Employed locally 40
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,300
    25th
    $56,440
    50th (median)
    $70,350
    75th
    $77,520
    90th
    $94,770

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 78% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 22% 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
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,160
    Winchester, VA-WV $79,590
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,240

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,180
    Physicians, All Other $212,870
    Nurse Practitioners $129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,140
    Pharmacists $137,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Charlottesville, VA is $33.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.7% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $39,300 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,440.