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

Dietitian Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$69,520/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.43/hr
▼ 9% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
1,040
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,108 #18 of 51

Dietitian pay in Kentucky, explained

Dietitians in Kentucky earn a median of $69,520 per year ($33.43 per hour), which is 9% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $31,820, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $89,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $69,520 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $69,520 is worth about $77,108 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #18 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,820
$15.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$69,520
$33.43/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$89,710
$43.13/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $69,520 $77,108
West Virginia $89,440 $99,936 −$19,920
Virginia $77,380 $76,535 −$7,860
Illinois $73,520 $73,551 −$4,000
Ohio $69,530 $74,946 −$10
Tennessee $67,620 $73,604 +$1,900
Indiana $66,450 $71,200 +$3,070
Missouri $65,450 $72,068 +$4,070

Dietitian in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Kentucky?

Dietitians in Kentucky earn a median of $69,520 per year ($33.43 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay dietitians well?

At $69,520, Kentucky pays 9% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 1,040 work in the state.

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