Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Idaho: $72,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Idaho

$72,000 / year

≈ $6,000 per month · $34.62 per hour

LocationOr metro areaOr industry (Grahall)Or city (Grahall)

BLS May 2025 state data for Idaho · median $74,000

25th percentile
$62,000Average
$72,00075th percentile
$81,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary by state

Alabama$71,500

Alaska$91,000

Arizona$67,000

Arkansas$86,000

California$102,000

Colorado$81,500

Connecticut$85,000

Delaware$84,000

District of Columbia$87,500

Florida$76,000

Georgia$77,500

Hawaii$87,000

Idaho$72,000

Illinois$80,000

Indiana$69,000

Iowa$74,000

Kansas$73,500

Kentucky$68,000

Louisiana$73,500

Maine$74,500

Maryland$83,500

Massachusetts$85,500

Michigan$70,000

Minnesota$80,500

Mississippi$67,500

Missouri$68,500

Montana$75,500

Nebraska$73,500

Nevada$76,500

New Hampshire$70,000

New Jersey$90,500

New Mexico$75,500

New York$87,500

North Carolina$71,500

North Dakota$75,000

Ohio$71,000

Oklahoma$70,500

Oregon$89,000

Pennsylvania$70,500

Rhode Island$78,500

South Carolina$72,000

South Dakota$70,500

Tennessee$70,500

Texas$75,000

Utah$68,500

Vermont$83,000

Virginia$78,500

Washington$88,000

West Virginia$84,500

Wisconsin$77,000

Wyoming$70,000

Total cash compensation

Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.

Base salary

$80,000

National baseline

Target bonus

$9,000

11.5% of base

Total target cash

$89,000

Base plus target bonus

Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile): $5,500 to $14,500

Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.

About this role

Dietitians and Nutritionists is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Dietitians and Nutritionistss do

Typical education: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

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.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Reading Comprehension Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking Active Listening

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Dietitians and Nutritionists pay by experience level

Entry level$51,000

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$65,500

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$79,000

Mid-career median pay

Senior$92,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$107,500

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+5.5%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

6,200

projected openings per year

Growing about as fast as average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary by industry

Hospitals

22,750 workers

$81,500

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

20,290 workers

$81,500

Hospitals, Privately Owned

19,270 workers

$81,000

Ambulatory Health Care Services

18,660 workers

$84,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

8,710 workers

$80,000

Food Services and Drinking Places

7,800 workers

$76,000

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

7,780 workers

$77,500

Special Food Services

7,740 workers

$76,000

Offices of Other Health Practitioners

6,980 workers

$82,500

Outpatient Care Centers

6,930 workers

$87,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Dietitians and Nutritionists pays 51% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).

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Careers related to Dietitians and Nutritionists

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Registered Nurse$105,000

Nurse Practitioner$142,000

Family Medicine Physician$265,000

Pediatricians, General$219,500

Genetic Counselor$108,500

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dietitians and Nutritionists make?

The average base salary for a Dietitians and Nutritionists in the United States is $80,000 per year, or about $38.46 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $65,500 and $92,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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