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

Dietitian Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$70,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$33.73/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
570
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,866 #15 of 51

Dietitian pay in Nebraska, explained

Dietitians in Nebraska earn a median of $70,160 per year ($33.73 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $57,340, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $89,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $70,160 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $70,160 is worth about $77,866 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #15 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$57,340
$27.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$70,160
$33.73/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$89,550
$43.05/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $70,160 $77,866
Colorado $75,510 $73,274 −$5,350
Iowa $72,690 $82,826 −$2,530
Kansas $66,830 $74,199 +$3,330
Missouri $65,450 $72,068 +$4,710
South Dakota $64,890 $73,251 +$5,270
Wyoming $64,370 $69,446 +$5,790

Dietitian in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Nebraska?

Dietitians in Nebraska earn a median of $70,160 per year ($33.73 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay dietitians well?

At $70,160, Nebraska pays 8% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 570 work in the state.

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