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

Dietitian Salary in North Carolina

Median Annual in North Carolina
$67,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$32.48/hr
▼ 12% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

groups Employed in NC
2,780
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$71,624 #41 of 51

Dietitian pay in North Carolina, explained

Dietitians in North Carolina earn a median of $67,560 per year ($32.48 per hour), which is 12% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $48,910, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $88,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Carolina.

Is $67,560 good pay in North Carolina?

Adjusted for North Carolina's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $67,560 is worth about $71,624 in national buying power — ranking North Carolina #41 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in North Carolina

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,910
$23.51/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$67,560
$32.48/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$88,860
$42.72/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NC
North Carolina (here) $67,560 $71,624
Virginia $77,380 $76,535 −$9,820
Georgia $73,200 $76,018 −$5,640
South Carolina $69,970 $74,635 −$2,410
Tennessee $67,620 $73,604 −$60

Dietitian in North Carolina: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in North Carolina?

Dietitians in North Carolina earn a median of $67,560 per year ($32.48 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does North Carolina pay dietitians well?

At $67,560, North Carolina pays 12% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 2,780 work in the state.

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