Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $72,590 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.90
10th percentile $63,150
90th percentile $110,240
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,150
    25th
    $63,150
    50th (median)
    $72,590
    75th
    $88,350
    90th
    $110,240

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 71% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Chico, CA $90,320
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,580
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,060
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,340
    Connecticut $79,720

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Denver, CO is $34.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Denver, CO is 1.7% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $63,150 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,150.