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

Dietitian Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$82,150/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$39.50/hr
▲ 8% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
270
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$74,749 #27 of 51

Dietitian pay in District of Columbia, explained

Dietitians in District of Columbia earn a median of $82,150 per year ($39.50 per hour), which is 8% above the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $50,010, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $111,530. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $82,150 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $82,150 is worth about $74,749 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #27 for real pay (vs #8 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,010
$24.04/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$82,150
$39.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$111,530
$53.62/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $82,150 $74,749
Maryland $77,800 $74,124 +$4,350
Virginia $77,380 $76,535 +$4,770

Dietitian in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in District of Columbia?

Dietitians in District of Columbia earn a median of $82,150 per year ($39.50 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay dietitians well?

At $82,150, District of Columbia pays 8% above the national median for dietitians. An estimated 270 work in the state.

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