Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $76,190 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.63
10th percentile $51,720
90th percentile $93,770
Employed locally 260
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,720
    25th
    $66,080
    50th (median)
    $76,190
    75th
    $84,220
    90th
    $93,770

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 90% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 10% 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
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,580
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,160
    Winchester, VA-WV $79,590
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $77,240

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,260
    Physicians, All Other$284,090
    Pharmacists$138,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Richmond, VA is $36.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.47 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Richmond, VA is 3.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $51,720 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,080.