Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Iowa
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$72,690$34.95 per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$62,960 – $80,100Top 10%: $92,940+
Jobs6300.81× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $70,170 | $33.74 | 320 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $65,820 | $31.64 | 210 |
| Iowa City, IA | $65,420 | $31.45 | 70 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $72,460 | $34.84 | 60 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $79,540 | $38.24 | 50 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $75,200 | $36.16 | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $73,720 | $35.44 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $74,010 | $35.58 | 30 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $75,220 | $36.17 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Illinois · $73,520 Georgia · $73,200 New Hampshire · $71,840 Idaho · $71,610 Montana · $71,580 Rhode Island · $71,300
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Iowa?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Iowa earned a median of $72,690 a year ($34.95 an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $62,960 to $80,100.
Where in Iowa do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Cedar Rapids, IA at $75,200.
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.