Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $102,600 +38.9% vs national
Median hourly $49.33
10th percentile $62,580
90th percentile $138,550
Employed locally 100
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,580
    25th
    $78,900
    50th (median)
    $102,600
    75th
    $126,070
    90th
    $138,550

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 100% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 0% above 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
    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $172,390
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,180
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,290
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $77,260
    Emergency Medical Technicians $48,330
    Pharmacists $174,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Santa Rosa, CA is $49.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 38.9% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $62,580 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,900.