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

Dietitian Salary in New Mexico

Median Annual in New Mexico
$74,730/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$35.93/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

groups Employed in NM
500
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,042 #6 of 51

Dietitian pay in New Mexico, explained

Dietitians in New Mexico earn a median of $74,730 per year ($35.93 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $56,260, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $91,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Mexico.

Is $74,730 good pay in New Mexico?

Adjusted for New Mexico's cost of living (which runs 92% of the U.S. average), that $74,730 is worth about $81,042 in national buying power — ranking New Mexico #6 for real pay (vs #20 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in New Mexico

Entry level (10th pct)
$56,260
$27.05/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$74,730
$35.93/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$91,660
$44.07/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NM
New Mexico (here) $74,730 $81,042
Colorado $75,510 $73,274 −$780
Texas $74,440 $76,697 +$290
Oklahoma $69,560 $79,187 +$5,170
Utah $65,310 $66,060 +$9,420
Arizona $64,410 $63,977 +$10,320

Dietitian in New Mexico: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in New Mexico?

Dietitians in New Mexico earn a median of $74,730 per year ($35.93 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does New Mexico pay dietitians well?

At $74,730, New Mexico pays 2% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 500 work in the state.

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