Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		850
Mean wage		$32.84
Entry wage		$24.82
10th percentile wage		$23.15
50th percentile wage		$32.97
90th percentile wage		$42.52

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Hospitals	260	30.9%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	220	25.6%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	170	19.7%
Public Administration	60	6.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Food and Beverage Stores	10	$35.23
Ambulatory Health Care Services	170	$34.86
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	10	$34.34
Public Administration	60	$34.09

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	$32.97		$37.59		-$4.62
2017	$32.69	+.8%	$37.28	+.8%	-$4.58
2016	$31.94	+2.4%	$36.42	+2.4%	-$4.47
2015	$31.44	+1.6%	$35.84	+1.6%	-$4.40
2014	$30.84	+2.0%	$35.16	+2.0%	-$4.32
2013	$30.26	+1.9%	$34.50	+1.9%	-$4.23
2012	$29.68	+1.9%	$33.84	+1.9%	-$4.15
2011	$29.10	+2.0%	$33.18	+2.0%	-$4.07
2010	$28.65	+1.6%	$32.67	+1.6%	-$4.01
2009	$28.15	+1.8%	$32.09	+1.8%	-$3.94
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$32.97		$22.55		$10.42
2017	$32.69	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$10.38
2016	$31.94	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$10.23
2015	$31.44	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$10.22
2014	$30.84	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$10.06
2013	$30.26	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$9.93
2012	$29.68	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$9.76
2011	$29.10	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$9.53
2010	$28.65	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$9.38
2009	$28.15	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$9.20

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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.


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