verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dietitian Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$66,190/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.82/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
780
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,519 #29 of 51

Dietitian pay in Alabama, explained

Dietitians in Alabama earn a median of $66,190 per year ($31.82 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $50,970, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $87,450. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $66,190 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $66,190 is worth about $74,519 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #29 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,970
$24.50/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$66,190
$31.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$87,450
$42.04/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $66,190 $74,519
Florida $76,050 $73,539 −$9,860
Georgia $73,200 $76,018 −$7,010
Tennessee $67,620 $73,604 −$1,430
Mississippi $63,700 $73,258 +$2,490

Dietitian in Alabama: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Alabama?

Dietitians in Alabama earn a median of $66,190 per year ($31.82 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Alabama pay dietitians well?

At $66,190, Alabama pays 13% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 780 work in the state.

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