Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $76,960 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.00
10th percentile $44,950
90th percentile $92,520
Employed locally 50
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,950
    25th
    $60,670
    50th (median)
    $76,960
    75th
    $87,590
    90th
    $92,520

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 82% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 18% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $97,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,580
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $86,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,060
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $82,660
    Hawaii $82,230

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,220
    Pharmacists$150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,270
    Physical Therapists$96,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Olympia, WA is $37.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Olympia, WA is 4.2% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $44,950 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,670.