Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Kentucky
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$69,520$33.43 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$50,010 – $78,880Top 10%: $89,710+
Jobs1,0401.04× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $68,640 | $33.00 | 630 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $73,810 | $35.49 | 350 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $67,270 | $32.34 | 220 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $76,400 | $36.73 | 110 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $72,230 | $34.73 | 90 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $61,110 | $29.38 | 70 |
| East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $66,210 | $31.83 | 60 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $69,730 | $33.53 | 50 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $62,860 | $30.22 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $68,920 | $33.14 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Nebraska · $70,160 North Dakota · $70,040 South Carolina · $69,970 Oklahoma · $69,560 Ohio · $69,530 Nevada · $69,030
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Kentucky?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Kentucky earned a median of $69,520 a year ($33.43 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $50,010 to $78,880.
Where in Kentucky do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH at $76,400.
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.