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

Dietitian Salary in Virginia

Median Annual in Virginia
$77,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$37.20/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Virginia

groups Employed in VA
1,510
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$76,535 #20 of 51

Dietitian pay in Virginia, explained

Dietitians in Virginia earn a median of $77,380 per year ($37.20 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $44,940, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $103,130. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Virginia.

Is $77,380 good pay in Virginia?

Adjusted for Virginia's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $77,380 is worth about $76,535 in national buying power — ranking Virginia #20 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Virginia

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,940
$21.61/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$77,380
$37.20/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$103,130
$49.58/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VA
Virginia (here) $77,380 $76,535
West Virginia $89,440 $99,936 −$12,060
District of Columbia $82,150 $74,749 −$4,770
Maryland $77,800 $74,124 −$420
Kentucky $69,520 $77,108 +$7,860
Tennessee $67,620 $73,604 +$9,760
North Carolina $67,560 $71,624 +$9,820

Dietitian in Virginia: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Virginia?

Dietitians in Virginia earn a median of $77,380 per year ($37.20 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Virginia pay dietitians well?

At $77,380, Virginia pays 1% above the national median for dietitians. An estimated 1,510 work in the state.

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