Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $63,670 -13.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.61
10th percentile $43,410
90th percentile $86,150
Employed locally 240
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,410
    25th
    $58,850
    50th (median)
    $63,670
    75th
    $76,320
    90th
    $86,150

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 94% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 6% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $68,610
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $67,260
    Flagstaff, AZ $62,960
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $44,530

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Tucson, AZ is $30.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Tucson, AZ is 13.8% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $43,410 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,850.