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

Dietitian Salary in California

Median Annual in California
$98,850/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$47.52/hr
▲ 29% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in California

groups Employed in CA
8,720
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$89,279 #2 of 51

Dietitian pay in California, explained

Dietitians in California earn a median of $98,850 per year ($47.52 per hour), which is 29% above the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $72,780, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $130,850. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within California.

Is $98,850 good pay in California?

Adjusted for California's cost of living (which runs 111% of the U.S. average), that $98,850 is worth about $89,279 in national buying power — ranking California #2 for real pay (vs #1 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in California

Entry level (10th pct)
$72,780
$34.99/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$98,850
$47.52/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$130,850
$62.91/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CA
California (here) $98,850 $89,279
Oregon $84,180 $81,443 +$14,670
Nevada $69,030 $69,044 +$29,820
Arizona $64,410 $63,977 +$34,440

Dietitian in California: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in California?

Dietitians in California earn a median of $98,850 per year ($47.52 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does California pay dietitians well?

At $98,850, California pays 29% above the national median for dietitians. An estimated 8,720 work in the state.

Dietitian salary in other states

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