Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031) in South Central Workforce Development Area

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Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031) in South Central Workforce Development Area

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South Central WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment		210
Mean wage		$37.68
Entry wage		$28.73
10th percentile wage		$27.58
50th percentile wage		$39.24
90th percentile wage		$47.38

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Education and Health Services	170	79.7%
Public Administration	20	8.5%

Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Public Administration	20	$40.98
Education and Health Services	170	$39.24

Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031)

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$39.24		$42.21		-$2.97
2022	$37.79	+3.8%	$40.65	+3.8%	-$2.86
2021	$36.11	+4.7%	$38.84	+4.7%	-$2.73
2020	$35.16	+2.7%	$37.82	+2.7%	-$2.66
2019	$34.45	+2.1%	$37.06	+2.1%	-$2.60
2018	$33.66	+2.3%	$36.21	+2.3%	-$2.54
2017	$32.95	+2.2%	$35.44	+2.2%	-$2.49
2016	$32.26	+2.1%	$34.70	+2.1%	-$2.44
2015	$31.65	+1.9%	$34.04	+1.9%	-$2.39
2014	$31.01	+2.1%	$33.36	+2.1%	-$2.34
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$39.24		$24.95		$14.29
2022	$37.79	+3.8%	$24.12	+3.4%	$13.67
2021	$36.11	+4.7%	$22.82	+5.7%	$13.28
2020	$35.16	+2.7%	$22.04	+3.5%	$13.12
2019	$34.45	+2.1%	$21.41	+2.9%	$13.03
2018	$33.66	+2.3%	$20.79	+3.0%	$12.87
2017	$32.95	+2.2%	$20.19	+2.9%	$12.75
2016	$32.26	+2.1%	$19.73	+2.4%	$12.53
2015	$31.65	+1.9%	$19.22	+2.6%	$12.42
2014	$31.01	+2.1%	$18.82	+2.2%	$12.19

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$39.24	210
Southwest	$37.24	110
North Central	$36.63	250
Northwest	$36.35	90

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central	$36.63	250
South Central	$39.24	210
Southwest	$37.24	110
Eastern	$34.90	90


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