Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $77,990 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.49
10th percentile $63,500
90th percentile $90,490
Employed locally 30
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,500
    25th
    $64,910
    50th (median)
    $77,990
    75th
    $78,330
    90th
    $90,490

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 115% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 15% 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 Cruz-Watsonville, CA $97,460
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $87,580
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $86,920
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $85,060
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $82,660
    Hawaii $82,230

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,240
    Physicians, All Other $293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,250
    Pharmacists $141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,370
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Yakima, WA is $37.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Yakima, WA is 5.6% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $63,500 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,910.