Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Wisconsin: $77,000 Average

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Average base salary, Wisconsin

$77,000 / year

≈ $6,400 per month · $37.02 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Wisconsin · median $77,500

25th percentile
$68,000Average
$77,00075th percentile
$85,000

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

About this role

Dietitians and Nutritionists is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Dietitians and Nutritionists work. 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

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Dietitians and Nutritionists salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

53,080 workers

$81,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

8,710 workers

$80,000

Accommodation and Food Services

7,820 workers

$76,000

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

6,750 workers

$74,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

4,360 workers

$77,000

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

2,790 workers

$98,000

Educational Services

2,300 workers

$72,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

1,260 workers

$75,000

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

How this role compares

Dietitians and Nutritionists pays 52% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).

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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 $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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