How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Missouri?
$65,450a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Missouri. That is $31.47 an hour or $5,454 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.47
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,980Median: $65,450Highest 10%: $85,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,980 | $21.14 | |
| 25th | $58,030 | $27.90 | |
| Median | $65,450 | $31.47 | |
| 75th | $76,860 | $36.95 | |
| 90th | $85,900 | $41.30 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $70,360 |
| Kansas City, MO | $69,820 |
| Columbia, MO | $66,640 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $64,060 |
| Springfield, MO | $63,470 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $62,490 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $60,200 |
| Joplin, MO | $58,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 42. Indiana | $66,450 |
| 43. Alabama | $66,190 |
| 44. Arkansas | $65,540 |
| 45. Missouri | $65,450 |
| 46. Utah | $65,310 |
| 47. South Dakota | $64,890 |
| 48. Maine | $64,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $31.47 ($65,450 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $65,450 against $76,400 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Missouri rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Missouri ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $70,360 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.