Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Illinois
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$73,520$35.35 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$62,800 – $83,010Top 10%: $115,190+
Jobs2,8400.93× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $73,560 | $35.36 | 2,030 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $70,360 | $33.83 | 700 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,400 | $30.00 | 100 |
| Rockford, IL | $63,230 | $30.40 | 100 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $64,400 | $30.96 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,780 | $30.67 | 60 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $70,890 | $34.08 | 60 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $58,040 | $27.90 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $73,110 | $35.15 | 50 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $60,200 | $28.94 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $73,720 | $35.44 | 40 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $64,890 | $31.20 | 40 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,670 | $29.65 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Wisconsin · $74,930 New Mexico · $74,730 Texas · $74,440 Georgia · $73,200 Iowa · $72,690 New Hampshire · $71,840
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Illinois?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Illinois earned a median of $73,520 a year ($35.35 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $62,800 to $83,010.
Where in Illinois do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL at $73,720.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.