What dietitians and nutritionists earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $77,780 | $37.39 | 790 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $65,070 | $31.28 | 120 |
| Rochester, MN | $80,330 | $38.62 | 120 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $64,890 | $31.20 | 110 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $72,970 | $35.08 | 70 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $81,620 | $39.24 | 60 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $70,570 | $33.93 | 50 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $68,380 | $32.87 | 50 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $70,470 | $33.88 | 50 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $68,450 | $32.91 | 40 |
| Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $78,850 | $37.91 | 40 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Minnesota earned a median of $77,540 a year ($37.28 an hour) in May 2025, 1% more than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $68,020 to $85,140.
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in St. Cloud, MN at $81,620.
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.