Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $65,120 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $55,760
90th percentile $79,290
Employed locally 50
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,760
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $65,120
    75th
    $73,030
    90th
    $79,290

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 117% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 17% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $86,920
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,810
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,340
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $79,170
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $78,950
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,830

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,520
    Physical Therapists $90,230
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,590
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,600
    Speech-Language Pathologists $105,500
    Nurse Practitioners $126,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Las Cruces, NM is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.75 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Las Cruces, NM is 11.8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $55,760 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.