Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in North Carolina
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$67,560$32.48 per hour
vs U.S.−12%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$59,770 – $78,690Top 10%: $88,860+
Jobs2,7801.13× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $74,930 | $36.03 | 680 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $69,210 | $33.27 | 400 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $74,630 | $35.88 | 340 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $76,600 | $36.83 | 310 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $63,910 | $30.72 | 180 |
| Wilmington, NC | $62,080 | $29.85 | 160 |
| Asheville, NC | $74,380 | $35.76 | 130 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,210 | $37.12 | 130 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $63,910 | $30.73 | 130 |
| Greenville, NC | $66,410 | $31.93 | 130 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $59,360 | $28.54 | 120 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $57,010 | $27.41 | 120 |
| Eastern North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $63,480 | $30.52 | 90 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $64,460 | $30.99 | 80 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $67,270 | $32.34 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Tennessee · $67,620 Pennsylvania · $67,410 Michigan · $66,850 Kansas · $66,830 Indiana · $66,450 Alabama · $66,190
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in North Carolina?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in North Carolina earned a median of $67,560 a year ($32.48 an hour) in May 2025, 12% less than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $59,770 to $78,690.
Where in North Carolina do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Fayetteville, NC at $77,210.
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.