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

Dietitian Salary in Mississippi

Median Annual in Mississippi
$63,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.63/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

groups Employed in MS
540
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$73,258 #37 of 51

Dietitian pay in Mississippi, explained

Dietitians in Mississippi earn a median of $63,700 per year ($30.63 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $42,810, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $86,260. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Mississippi.

Is $63,700 good pay in Mississippi?

Adjusted for Mississippi's cost of living (which runs 87% of the U.S. average), that $63,700 is worth about $73,258 in national buying power — ranking Mississippi #37 for real pay (vs #51 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Mississippi

Entry level (10th pct)
$42,810
$20.58/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$63,700
$30.63/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$86,260
$41.47/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MS
Mississippi (here) $63,700 $73,258
Louisiana $70,460 $79,880 −$6,760
Tennessee $67,620 $73,604 −$3,920
Alabama $66,190 $74,519 −$2,490
Arkansas $65,540 $75,388 −$1,840

Dietitian in Mississippi: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Mississippi?

Dietitians in Mississippi earn a median of $63,700 per year ($30.63 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Mississippi pay dietitians well?

At $63,700, Mississippi pays 17% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 540 work in the state.

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