How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in California?
$98,850a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in California. That is $47.52 an hour or $8,238 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.52
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $72,780Median: $98,850Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $72,780 | $34.99 | |
| 25th | $83,270 | $40.03 | |
| Median | $98,850 | $47.52 | |
| 75th | $110,700 | $53.20 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.91 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $122,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $117,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $111,400 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $103,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $102,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $102,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,600 |
| Napa, CA | $101,100 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $99,720 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,870 |
| Modesto, CA | $97,830 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $97,350 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,880 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $95,450 |
| Riverside, CA | $95,280 |
| Chico, CA | $93,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $93,860 |
| Fresno, CA | $93,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $93,010 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $90,760 |
| Redding, CA | $90,520 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 1. California | $98,850 |
| 2. West Virginia | $89,440 |
| 3. Alaska | $87,980 |
| 4. New Jersey | $84,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.52 ($98,850 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $98,850 against $76,400 nationally, 29% more.
Where does California rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $122,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.