Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $88,070 +19.3% vs national
Median hourly $42.34
10th percentile $46,760
90th percentile $117,320
Employed locally 60
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,760
    25th
    $62,970
    50th (median)
    $88,070
    75th
    $100,780
    90th
    $117,320

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,500
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,880
    Pharmacists $170,480
    Dental Hygienists $121,100
    Physical Therapists $99,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $42.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 19.3% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $46,760 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,970.