How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Iowa?
$72,690a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Iowa. That is $34.95 an hour or $6,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.95
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,720Median: $72,690Highest 10%: $92,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,720 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $62,960 | $30.27 | |
| Median | $72,690 | $34.95 | |
| 75th | $80,100 | $38.51 | |
| 90th | $92,940 | $44.68 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $75,200 |
| Waterloo, IA | $74,010 |
| Davenport, IA | $73,720 |
| Omaha, NE | $70,170 |
| Des Moines, IA | $65,820 |
| Iowa City, IA | $65,420 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 21. Texas | $74,440 |
| 22. Illinois | $73,520 |
| 23. Georgia | $73,200 |
| 24. Iowa | $72,690 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $71,840 |
| 26. Idaho | $71,610 |
| 27. Montana | $71,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $34.95 ($72,690 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $72,690 against $76,400 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Iowa rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Iowa ranks 24 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Cedar Rapids, IA, with a median of $75,200 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.