How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Illinois?
$73,520a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Illinois. That is $35.35 an hour or $6,127 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.35
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,330Median: $73,520Highest 10%: $115,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,330 | $24.68 | |
| 25th | $62,800 | $30.19 | |
| Median | $73,520 | $35.35 | |
| 75th | $83,010 | $39.91 | |
| 90th | $115,200 | $55.38 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $73,720 |
| Chicago, IL | $73,560 |
| St. Louis, MO | $70,360 |
| Champaign, IL | $64,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $63,780 |
| Rockford, IL | $63,230 |
| Peoria, IL | $62,400 |
| Bloomington, IL | $61,670 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $60,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 19. Wisconsin | $74,930 |
| 20. New Mexico | $74,730 |
| 21. Texas | $74,440 |
| 22. Illinois | $73,520 |
| 23. Georgia | $73,200 |
| 24. Iowa | $72,690 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $71,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.35 ($73,520 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $73,520 against $76,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Illinois rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Illinois ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $73,720 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.