Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $106,520 +44.2% vs national
Median hourly $51.21
10th percentile $75,930
90th percentile $142,660
Employed locally 810
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,930
    25th
    $90,490
    50th (median)
    $106,520
    75th
    $129,170
    90th
    $142,660

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 68% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    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
    Modesto, CA $99,480

    Nearby metros — Dietitians and Nutritionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    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
    Modesto, CA $99,480

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in San Jose, CA is $51.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in San Jose, CA is 44.2% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $75,930 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,490.