Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $62,060 -16% vs national
Median hourly $29.84
10th percentile $43,550
90th percentile $74,480
Employed locally 80
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,550
    25th
    $51,450
    50th (median)
    $62,060
    75th
    $66,210
    90th
    $74,480

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 103% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 3% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,580
    Anchorage, AK $81,010
    Winchester, VA-WV $79,590
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $78,320
    Fayetteville, NC $78,230

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Hickory, NC is $29.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Hickory, NC is 16% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $43,550 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,450.