How to become dietitians and nutritionistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$76,400
25th–75th pct. $63,080–$89,340
Top pay (est.)
$134,800
Top 10% $103,720
Pay in 5 years
$89,400est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$104,700est.
$90,000–$121,500
Outlook score
63/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
48%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+7.7%
5,700 openings / yr
How to become dietitians and nutritionists
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Internship/residency
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeGetting InformationAssisting and Caring for OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsTraining and Teaching OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Important abilities
Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ExpressionWritten ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive Reasoning
Education of workers
Training before entry
Related work experience
Job Zone 5 — extensive preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as dietitians and nutritionists
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.