Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $67,330 -8.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.37
10th percentile $49,270
90th percentile $99,600
Employed locally 410
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,270
    25th
    $61,170
    50th (median)
    $67,330
    75th
    $80,550
    90th
    $99,600

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 71% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 29% 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
    Connecticut $79,720
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $79,170
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $78,950
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $76,210
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,210
    Duluth, MN-WI $74,380

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians$47,710
    Physicians, All Other$167,500
    Pharmacists$137,210
    Nurse Practitioners$127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Salt Lake City, UT is $32.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.76 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $49,270 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,170.