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Dietitian Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$72,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.95/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
630
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$82,826 #4 of 51

Dietitian pay in Iowa, explained

Dietitians in Iowa earn a median of $72,690 per year ($34.95 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $50,720, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $92,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $72,690 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $72,690 is worth about $82,826 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #4 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$50,720
$24.38/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$72,690
$34.95/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$92,940
$44.68/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $72,690 $82,826 —
Minnesota $77,540 $78,624 −$4,850
Wisconsin $74,930 $79,632 −$2,240
Illinois $73,520 $73,551 −$830
Nebraska $70,160 $77,866 +$2,530
Missouri $65,450 $72,068 +$7,240
South Dakota $64,890 $73,251 +$7,800

Dietitian in Iowa: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Iowa?

Dietitians in Iowa earn a median of $72,690 per year ($34.95 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Iowa pay dietitians well?

At $72,690, Iowa pays 5% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 630 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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