Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $73,670 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.42
10th percentile $58,770
90th percentile $80,500
Employed locally 60
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,770
    25th
    $61,690
    50th (median)
    $73,670
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $80,500

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 108% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 8% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $90,480
    Manhattan, KS $73,920
    Jacksonville, FL $71,380
    Jackson, MI $71,100
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $68,450
    Kansas City, MO-KS $66,340

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,180
    Physicians, All Other$451,910
    Nurse Practitioners$127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Topeka, KS is $35.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Topeka, KS is 0.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $58,770 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,690.