Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $96,300 +30.4% vs national
Median hourly $46.30
10th percentile $64,770
90th percentile $125,440
Employed locally 730
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,770
    25th
    $78,430
    50th (median)
    $96,300
    75th
    $105,510
    90th
    $125,440

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 94% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 6% 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
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in San Diego, CA is $46.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.64 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in San Diego, CA is 30.4% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $64,770 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,430.