Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $97,460 +32% vs national
Median hourly $46.86
10th percentile $53,930
90th percentile $121,740
Employed locally 50
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,930
    25th
    $81,390
    50th (median)
    $97,460
    75th
    $109,830
    90th
    $121,740

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 89% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 11% 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$178,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,580
    Pharmacy Technicians$49,420
    Physicians, All Other$305,610
    Nurse Practitioners$159,090
    Dental Hygienists$127,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Santa Cruz?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Santa Cruz, CA is $46.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.02 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Cruz above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 32% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $53,930 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,390.