Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2019)
All Industry
Estimated employment		820
Mean wage		$34.05
Entry wage		$26.62
10th percentile wage		$25.59
50th percentile wage		$33.83
90th percentile wage		$44.77

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	590	71.9%
Other Services	130	15.6%
Public Administration	50	6.6%
Leisure and Hospitality	20	2.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Financial Activities		$35.52
Other Services	130	$34.33
Education and Health Services	590	$33.84
Public Administration	50	$33.12

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	$33.83		$38.08		-$4.25
2018	$33.65	+.5%	$37.88	+.5%	-$4.22
2017	$32.77	+2.7%	$36.89	+2.7%	-$4.11
2016	$32.02	+2.4%	$36.04	+2.4%	-$4.02
2015	$31.51	+1.6%	$35.47	+1.6%	-$3.95
2014	$30.91	+2.0%	$34.79	+2.0%	-$3.88
2013	$30.33	+1.9%	$34.14	+1.9%	-$3.81
2012	$29.75	+1.9%	$33.49	+1.9%	-$3.73
2011	$29.17	+2.0%	$32.84	+2.0%	-$3.66
2010	$28.72	+1.6%	$32.33	+1.6%	-$3.60
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$33.83		$23.07		$10.76
2018	$33.65	+.5%	$22.87	+.9%	$10.79
2017	$32.77	+2.7%	$22.17	+3.1%	$10.60
2016	$32.02	+2.4%	$21.58	+2.8%	$10.44
2015	$31.51	+1.6%	$21.08	+2.3%	$10.43
2014	$30.91	+2.0%	$20.64	+2.1%	$10.27
2013	$30.33	+1.9%	$20.20	+2.2%	$10.13
2012	$29.75	+1.9%	$19.79	+2.1%	$9.96
2011	$29.17	+2.0%	$19.45	+1.7%	$9.72
2010	$28.72	+1.6%	$19.15	+1.6%	$9.57

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2019

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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