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Dietitian Salary in Illinois

Median Annual in Illinois
$73,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.35/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Illinois

groups Employed in IL
2,840
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,551 #34 of 51

Dietitian pay in Illinois, explained

Dietitians in Illinois earn a median of $73,520 per year ($35.35 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $51,330, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $115,190. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Illinois.

Is $73,520 good pay in Illinois?

Adjusted for Illinois's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $73,520 is worth about $73,551 in national buying power — ranking Illinois #34 for real pay (vs #22 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Illinois

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,330
$24.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$73,520
$35.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,190
$55.38/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IL
Illinois (here) $73,520 $73,551 —
Wisconsin $74,930 $79,632 −$1,410
Iowa $72,690 $82,826 +$830
Kentucky $69,520 $77,108 +$4,000
Indiana $66,450 $71,200 +$7,070
Missouri $65,450 $72,068 +$8,070

Dietitian in Illinois: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Illinois?

Dietitians in Illinois earn a median of $73,520 per year ($35.35 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Illinois pay dietitians well?

At $73,520, Illinois pays 4% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 2,840 work in the state.

Dietitian salary in other states

California · $98,850 West Virginia · $89,440 Alaska · $87,980 New Jersey · $84,450 Washington · $84,220 Oregon · $84,180 New York · $82,480 District of Columbia · $82,150 Hawaii · $81,920 Connecticut · $80,600 Delaware · $78,060 Maryland · $77,800

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