Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031) in Connecticut



Home State Bridgeport-Stamford Danbury Hartford New Haven Norwich-New London Torrington Waterbury

Select Occupation

State of Connecticut (1Q 2020)
All Industry
Estimated employment		820
Mean wage		$33.56
Entry wage		$25.22
10th percentile wage		$23.35
50th percentile wage		$33.45
90th percentile wage		$45.24

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Education and Health Services	610	74.0%
Other Services	100	12.1%
Public Administration	60	7.1%
Leisure and Hospitality	30	3.8%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Other Services	100	$35.52
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities	10	$34.93
Education and Health Services	610	$33.27
Public Administration	60	$32.56

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	$33.45		$38.66		-$5.20
2019	$32.38	+3.3%	$37.43	+3.3%	-$5.04
2018	$31.54	+2.7%	$36.45	+2.7%	-$4.91
2017	$30.81	+2.4%	$35.61	+2.4%	-$4.79
2016	$30.33	+1.6%	$35.05	+1.6%	-$4.72
2015	$29.74	+2.0%	$34.38	+2.0%	-$4.63
2014	$29.19	+1.9%	$33.73	+1.9%	-$4.54
2013	$28.63	+1.9%	$33.09	+1.9%	-$4.45
2012	$28.07	+2.0%	$32.45	+2.0%	-$4.37
2011	$27.64	+1.6%	$31.94	+1.6%	-$4.30
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$33.45		$23.93		$9.52
2019	$32.38	+3.3%	$22.96	+4.2%	$9.43
2018	$31.54	+2.7%	$22.26	+3.1%	$9.28
2017	$30.81	+2.4%	$21.66	+2.8%	$9.15
2016	$30.33	+1.6%	$21.17	+2.3%	$9.16
2015	$29.74	+2.0%	$20.73	+2.1%	$9.02
2014	$29.19	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.2%	$8.90
2013	$28.63	+1.9%	$19.87	+2.1%	$8.76
2012	$28.07	+2.0%	$19.53	+1.7%	$8.54
2011	$27.64	+1.6%	$19.23	+1.6%	$8.41

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

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.


	State of Connecticut Department of Labor - Office of Research 200 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield, CT 06109 / Phone: 860-263-6285 LMI Home \| CTDOL Home \| CT.gov \| Feedback \| Disclaimer \| Privacy Policy \| Accessibility Policy Product funded by a grant awarded by USDOL's Employment and Training Administration. (more)