How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Los Angeles?
$95,450a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $45.89 an hour or $7,954 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.89
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 3,060
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,840Median: $95,450Highest 10%: $116,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,840 | $35.50 | |
| 25th | $81,600 | $39.23 | |
| Median | $95,450 | $45.89 | |
| 75th | $103,700 | $49.85 | |
| 90th | $116,500 | $56.01 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| San Jose, CA | $122,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $117,400 |
| Vallejo, CA | $111,400 |
| Sacramento, CA | $102,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $102,100 |
| Salinas, CA | $101,600 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $99,720 |
| San Diego, CA | $98,870 |
| Modesto, CA | $97,830 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $97,350 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,880 |
| Riverside, CA | $95,280 |
| Oxnard, CA | $93,860 |
| Fresno, CA | $93,470 |
| Stockton, CA | $93,010 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $90,760 |
| Redding, CA | $90,520 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $45.89 ($95,450 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $95,450 against $76,400 nationally, 25% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,850, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
14 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $73,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,500 or more.
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.