Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $65,960 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.71
10th percentile $49,230
90th percentile $90,130
Employed locally 30
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,230
    25th
    $49,850
    50th (median)
    $65,960
    75th
    $79,400
    90th
    $90,130

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 88% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 12% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $86,920
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,810
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,340
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $79,170
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $78,950
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $78,830

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $91,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,380
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,340
    Nurse Practitioners $144,400
    Dental Hygienists $97,090
    Pharmacists $141,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Santa Fe, NM is $31.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Santa Fe, NM is 10.7% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $49,230 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,850.