Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $67,260 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.34
10th percentile $45,790
90th percentile $90,750
Employed locally 840
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,790
    25th
    $60,300
    50th (median)
    $67,260
    75th
    $81,170
    90th
    $90,750

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 79% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 21% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $68,610
    Tucson, AZ $63,670
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,960
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians$44,580
    Nurse Practitioners$134,630
    Pharmacists$136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Phoenix, AZ is $32.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.9% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $45,790 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,300.