Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $62,000 -16% vs national
Median hourly $29.81
10th percentile $35,340
90th percentile $77,420
Employed locally 140
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,340
    25th
    $51,500
    50th (median)
    $62,000
    75th
    $72,240
    90th
    $77,420

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 101% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 1% 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
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Modesto, CA $99,480
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,790
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $77,580
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $76,640
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $76,210

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$66,530
    Psychiatric Technicians$44,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$57,800
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,750
    Pharmacists$137,810
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$36,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Springfield, MO is $29.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.40 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Springfield, MO is 16% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,340 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,500.