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

Dietitian Salary in Missouri

Median Annual in Missouri
$65,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.47/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Missouri

groups Employed in MO
1,700
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$72,068 #40 of 51

Dietitian pay in Missouri, explained

Dietitians in Missouri earn a median of $65,450 per year ($31.47 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $43,980, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $85,900. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Missouri.

Is $65,450 good pay in Missouri?

Adjusted for Missouri's cost of living (which runs 91% of the U.S. average), that $65,450 is worth about $72,068 in national buying power — ranking Missouri #40 for real pay (vs #45 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Missouri

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,980
$21.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$65,450
$31.47/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$85,900
$41.30/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MO
Missouri (here) $65,450 $72,068
Illinois $73,520 $73,551 −$8,070
Iowa $72,690 $82,826 −$7,240
Nebraska $70,160 $77,866 −$4,710
Oklahoma $69,560 $79,187 −$4,110
Kentucky $69,520 $77,108 −$4,070
Tennessee $67,620 $73,604 −$2,170
Kansas $66,830 $74,199 −$1,380
Arkansas $65,540 $75,388 −$90

Dietitian in Missouri: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Missouri?

Dietitians in Missouri earn a median of $65,450 per year ($31.47 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Missouri pay dietitians well?

At $65,450, Missouri pays 14% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 1,700 work in the state.

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