Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Tennessee
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$67,620$32.51 per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$57,780 – $77,880Top 10%: $90,200+
Jobs1,2300.75× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $74,110 | $35.63 | 440 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $72,310 | $34.76 | 210 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $64,700 | $31.11 | 160 |
| Knoxville, TN | $66,330 | $31.89 | 130 |
| Johnson City, TN | $70,150 | $33.73 | 60 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $62,210 | $29.91 | 50 |
| Jackson, TN | $58,620 | $28.18 | 40 |
| West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $50,910 | $24.48 | 40 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $68,920 | $33.14 | 30 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $64,410 | $30.97 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Nevada · $69,030 North Carolina · $67,560 Pennsylvania · $67,410 Michigan · $66,850 Kansas · $66,830 Indiana · $66,450
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Tennessee?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Tennessee earned a median of $67,620 a year ($32.51 an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $57,780 to $77,880.
Where in Tennessee do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $74,110.
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.