Dietitian salary
From 252 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1031: Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Also filed as: Registered Dietitian, Clinical Dietitian
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 42% of Dietitian filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Nutritious Lifestyles. 14 filings (6% of the total), median $58,906.
- Median up 28% since FY2020. From $56,109 in FY2020 to $72,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Dietitian H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 252 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Dietitian jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1031, Dietitians and Nutritionists). The median base salary is $69,007, 44% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $60,000 and $80,512. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 42% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (38), and Nutritious Lifestyles is the employer that files the most (14).
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Top employers for Dietitian
Employers with the most Dietitian filings. Bar: share of all Dietitian filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 42% of filings
Mid-level · 40% of filings
Senior · 12% of filings
Expert · 5% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $62,296 | 99 |
| Level II · Qualified | $70,233 | 94 |
| Level III · Experienced | $84,115 | 28 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $92,872 | 12 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Dietitian pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 6 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $78,441 | 38 |
| Orlando, FL | $65,468 | 14 |
| Houston, TX | $65,450 | 12 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $77,834 | 12 |
| Boston, MA | $61,141 | 11 |
| Miami, FL | $75,000 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Dietitian does
Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
Typical tasks
- Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
- Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.
- Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
- Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.
- Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Dietitians and Nutritionists), the median annual wage was $76,400 in May 2025, with 77,570 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $69,007, 10% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,856 | $49,090 |
| 25th percentile | $60,000 | $63,080 |
| Median | $69,007 | $76,400 |
| 75th percentile | $80,512 | $89,340 |
| 90th percentile | $90,000 | $103,720 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,856 |
| 25th | $60,000 |
| 50th (median) | $69,007 |
| 75th | $80,512 |
| 90th | $90,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $56,109 | $50,799 | $65,218 | 62 |
| FY2021 | $60,424 | $52,000 | $69,525 | 69 |
| FY2022 | $59,244 | $52,863 | $74,216 | 84 |
| FY2023 | $62,000 | $53,978 | $70,720 | 75 |
| FY2024 | $62,401 | $57,846 | $70,000 | 118 |
| FY2025 | $65,000 | $59,280 | $80,000 | 164 |
| FY2026 | $72,000 | $62,729 | $83,363 | 88 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Dietitian make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Dietitian jobs is $69,007 (252 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $60,000 and $80,512.
What does an entry-level Dietitian earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $62,296. Level I accounts for 42% of Dietitian filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Dietitians?
Nutritious Lifestyles (14), Adventist Health System/Sunbelt (11) and Compass Group (11) filed the most Dietitian LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Dietitians earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($69,007) is 10% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($76,400, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.