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

Dietitian Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$75,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.30/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
1,640
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,274 #36 of 51

Dietitian pay in Colorado, explained

Dietitians in Colorado earn a median of $75,510 per year ($36.30 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $59,840, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $114,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $75,510 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $75,510 is worth about $73,274 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #36 for real pay (vs #18 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$59,840
$28.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$75,510
$36.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$114,350
$54.98/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $75,510 $73,274
New Mexico $74,730 $81,042 +$780
Nebraska $70,160 $77,866 +$5,350
Oklahoma $69,560 $79,187 +$5,950
Kansas $66,830 $74,199 +$8,680
Utah $65,310 $66,060 +$10,200
Wyoming $64,370 $69,446 +$11,140

Dietitian in Colorado: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Colorado?

Dietitians in Colorado earn a median of $75,510 per year ($36.30 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Colorado pay dietitians well?

At $75,510, Colorado pays 1% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 1,640 work in the state.

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