How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in North Carolina?
$67,560a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in North Carolina. That is $32.48 an hour or $5,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.48
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,910Median: $67,560Highest 10%: $88,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| 25th | $59,770 | $28.74 | |
| Median | $67,560 | $32.48 | |
| 75th | $78,690 | $37.83 | |
| 90th | $88,860 | $42.72 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fayetteville, NC | $77,210 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,600 |
| Charlotte, NC | $74,930 |
| Durham, NC | $74,630 |
| Asheville, NC | $74,380 |
| Raleigh, NC | $69,210 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $67,270 |
| Greenville, NC | $66,410 |
| Hickory, NC | $64,460 |
| Greensboro, NC | $63,910 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $63,910 |
| Wilmington, NC | $62,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 35. Kentucky | $69,520 |
| 36. Nevada | $69,030 |
| 37. Tennessee | $67,620 |
| 38. North Carolina | $67,560 |
| 39. Pennsylvania | $67,410 |
| 40. Michigan | $66,850 |
| 41. Kansas | $66,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $32.48 ($67,560 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $67,560 against $76,400 nationally, 12% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
North Carolina ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Fayetteville, NC, with a median of $77,210 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.