Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $74,010 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.58
10th percentile $61,180
90th percentile $98,380
Employed locally 30
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,180
    25th
    $66,140
    50th (median)
    $74,010
    75th
    $79,640
    90th
    $98,380

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 107% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 7% 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
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,530
    California $93,640
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,340
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $81,160
    Visalia, CA $79,280
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $77,790

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Pharmacists $132,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Waterloo, IA is $35.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Waterloo, IA is 0.2% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $61,180 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,140.