How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Kentucky?
$69,520a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Kentucky. That is $33.42 an hour or $5,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.42
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,820Median: $69,520Highest 10%: $89,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,820 | $15.30 | |
| 25th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| Median | $69,520 | $33.42 | |
| 75th | $78,880 | $37.92 | |
| 90th | $89,710 | $43.13 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $76,400 |
| Louisville, KY | $73,810 |
| Clarksville, TN | $68,920 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $68,640 |
| Lexington, KY | $67,270 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $62,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 32. South Carolina | $69,970 |
| 33. Oklahoma | $69,560 |
| 34. Ohio | $69,530 |
| 35. Kentucky | $69,520 |
| 36. Nevada | $69,030 |
| 37. Tennessee | $67,620 |
| 38. North Carolina | $67,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $33.42 ($69,520 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $69,520 against $76,400 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Kentucky ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $76,400 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.