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

Dietitian Salary in Montana

Median Annual in Montana
$71,580/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.42/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Montana

groups Employed in MT
230
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$75,630 #23 of 51

Dietitian pay in Montana, explained

Dietitians in Montana earn a median of $71,580 per year ($34.42 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $60,280, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $90,740. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Montana.

Is $71,580 good pay in Montana?

Adjusted for Montana's cost of living (which runs 95% of the U.S. average), that $71,580 is worth about $75,630 in national buying power — ranking Montana #23 for real pay (vs #27 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Montana

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,280
$28.98/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,580
$34.42/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$90,740
$43.62/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs MT
Montana (here) $71,580 $75,630
Idaho $71,610 $74,989 −$30
North Dakota $70,040 $78,733 +$1,540
South Dakota $64,890 $73,251 +$6,690
Wyoming $64,370 $69,446 +$7,210

Dietitian in Montana: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Montana?

Dietitians in Montana earn a median of $71,580 per year ($34.42 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Montana pay dietitians well?

At $71,580, Montana pays 6% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 230 work in the state.

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