Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $70,510 -4.5% vs national
Median hourly $33.90
10th percentile $45,660
90th percentile $89,860
Employed locally 80
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,660
    25th
    $59,960
    50th (median)
    $70,510
    75th
    $77,320
    90th
    $89,860

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 105% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 5% 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
    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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Roanoke, VA is $33.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Roanoke, VA is 4.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $45,660 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,960.