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

Dietitian Salary in Delaware

Median Annual in Delaware
$78,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.53/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Delaware

groups Employed in DE
290
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,210 #14 of 51

Dietitian pay in Delaware, explained

Dietitians in Delaware earn a median of $78,060 per year ($37.53 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $57,810, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $111,600. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Delaware.

Is $78,060 good pay in Delaware?

Adjusted for Delaware's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $78,060 is worth about $78,210 in national buying power — ranking Delaware #14 for real pay (vs #11 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Delaware

Entry level (10th pct)
$57,810
$27.79/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$78,060
$37.53/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$111,600
$53.65/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DE
Delaware (here) $78,060 $78,210
New Jersey $84,450 $77,616 −$6,390
Maryland $77,800 $74,124 +$260
Pennsylvania $67,410 $69,087 +$10,650

Dietitian in Delaware: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Delaware?

Dietitians in Delaware earn a median of $78,060 per year ($37.53 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Delaware pay dietitians well?

At $78,060, Delaware pays 2% above the national median for dietitians. An estimated 290 work in the state.

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