Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Virginia
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,380$37.20 per hour
vs U.S.+1%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$59,750 – $88,700Top 10%: $103,130+
Jobs1,5100.74× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $81,750 | $39.30 | 1,220 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $76,600 | $36.83 | 310 |
| Richmond, VA | $78,900 | $37.93 | 250 |
| Roanoke, VA | $69,780 | $33.55 | 100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $73,810 | $35.49 | 40 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $75,860 | $36.47 | 40 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $79,590 | $38.26 | 40 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $76,420 | $36.74 | 40 |
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $64,410 | $30.97 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Delaware · $78,060 Maryland · $77,800 Minnesota · $77,540 Vermont · $77,450 Massachusetts · $76,660 Florida · $76,050
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Virginia?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Virginia earned a median of $77,380 a year ($37.20 an hour) in May 2025, 1% more than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $59,750 to $88,700.
Where in Virginia do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $81,750.
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.