The average wage for a nutritionist in the United States is around $15.59 per hour.
Avg Wage
Nutritionists earn an average hourly wage of $15.59.
Salaries typically start from $13.35 per hour and go up to $23.68 per hour.
45% below national average Updated in 2018
Nutritionist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do nutritionist salaries compare to similar careers?
Nutritionists earn 9% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than sommeliers but more than food batchmakers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Sommelier salary | $41K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $45K |
| Culinary chef salary | $41K |
| Brewmaster salary | $41K |
| Personal chef salary | $38K |
| Nutritionist salary | $32K |
| Butcher salary | $32K |
| Bartender salary | $33K |
| Caterer salary | $28K |
| Food batchmaker salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)