Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Washington
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$84,220$40.49 per hour
vs U.S.+10%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$72,230 – $99,940Top 10%: $108,010+
Jobs1,4500.82× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $87,580 | $42.11 | 880 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,860 | $41.28 | 420 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $77,330 | $37.18 | 130 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $86,990 | $41.82 | 70 |
| Bellingham, WA | $78,910 | $37.94 | 50 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $76,200 | $36.63 | 40 |
| Yakima, WA | $79,130 | $38.04 | 40 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $80,070 | $38.50 | 30 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $77,120 | $37.08 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Alaska · $87,980 New Jersey · $84,450 Oregon · $84,180 New York · $82,480 Hawaii · $81,920 Connecticut · $80,600
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Washington?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Washington earned a median of $84,220 a year ($40.49 an hour) in May 2025, 10% more than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $72,230 to $99,940.
Where in Washington do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $87,580.
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.