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

Dietitian Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$84,220/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.49/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
1,450
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$78,701 #12 of 51

Dietitian pay in Washington, explained

Dietitians in Washington earn a median of $84,220 per year ($40.49 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $62,100, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $108,010. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $84,220 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $84,220 is worth about $78,701 in national buying power — ranking Washington #12 for real pay (vs #5 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,100
$29.86/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,220
$40.49/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$108,010
$51.93/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $84,220 $78,701
Oregon $84,180 $81,443 +$40
Idaho $71,610 $74,989 +$12,610

Dietitian in Washington: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Washington?

Dietitians in Washington earn a median of $84,220 per year ($40.49 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Washington pay dietitians well?

At $84,220, Washington pays 10% above the national median for dietitians. An estimated 1,450 work in the state.

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