How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Louisiana?
$70,460a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Louisiana. That is $33.88 an hour or $5,872 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.88
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,230Median: $70,460Highest 10%: $91,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,230 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $61,940 | $29.78 | |
| Median | $70,460 | $33.88 | |
| 75th | $80,880 | $38.88 | |
| 90th | $91,560 | $44.02 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Alexandria, LA | $75,520 |
| Monroe, LA | $73,450 |
| New Orleans, LA | $73,180 |
| Shreveport, LA | $72,820 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $70,940 |
| Slidell, LA | $66,450 |
| Lafayette, LA | $63,200 |
| Hammond, LA | $62,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 26. Idaho | $71,610 |
| 27. Montana | $71,580 |
| 28. Rhode Island | $71,300 |
| 29. Louisiana | $70,460 |
| 30. Nebraska | $70,160 |
| 31. North Dakota | $70,040 |
| 32. South Carolina | $69,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $33.88 ($70,460 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $70,460 against $76,400 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Louisiana ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Alexandria, LA, with a median of $75,520 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.