Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $90,320 +22.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.43
10th percentile $44,670
90th percentile $111,810
Employed locally 50
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,670
    25th
    $79,090
    50th (median)
    $90,320
    75th
    $101,180
    90th
    $111,810

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 132% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 32% 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

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $141,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,200
    Pharmacists $171,200
    Physical Therapists $131,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Chico, CA is $43.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Chico, CA is 22.3% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $44,670 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,090.