Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $73,410 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $35.29
10th percentile $60,380
90th percentile $83,790
Employed locally 170
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,380
    25th
    $61,040
    50th (median)
    $73,410
    75th
    $79,550
    90th
    $83,790

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 87% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 13% 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

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Des Moines, IA is $35.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.12 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Des Moines, IA is 0.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $60,380 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,040.