Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in New Mexico
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in New Mexico and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$74,730$35.93 per hour
vs U.S.−2%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$62,320 – $78,320Top 10%: $91,660+
Jobs5001.16× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in New Mexico cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $75,590 | $36.34 | 250 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $74,610 | $35.87 | 70 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $66,700 | $32.07 | 60 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $75,710 | $36.40 | 40 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $67,080 | $32.25 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in New Mexico
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Florida · $76,050 Colorado · $75,510 Wisconsin · $74,930 Texas · $74,440 Illinois · $73,520 Georgia · $73,200
Other healthcare salaries in New Mexico
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $28,520 Registered Nurses · $94,340 Medical Assistants · $39,230 Nursing Assistants · $39,390 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $59,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $47,360 Dental Assistants · $44,400 Physicians, All Other · $327,670 Nurse Practitioners · $137,520 Pharmacists · $147,000 Dental Hygienists · $95,940
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in New Mexico?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in New Mexico earned a median of $74,730 a year ($35.93 an hour) in May 2025, 2% less than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $62,320 to $78,320.
Where in New Mexico do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in New Mexico, pay was highest in Albuquerque, NM at $75,590.
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.