How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Sacramento?
$102,600a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $49.32 an hour or $8,548 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.32
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,630Median: $102,600Highest 10%: $139,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| 25th | $93,660 | $45.03 | |
| Median | $102,600 | $49.32 | |
| 75th | $116,600 | $56.05 | |
| 90th | $139,000 | $66.83 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $95,450 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Pediatrician | $395,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $361,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $345,300 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $312,600 |
| Physician | $308,300 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $230,600 |
| Podiatrist | $206,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $49.32 ($102,600 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $102,600 against $76,400 nationally, 34% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,850, so Sacramento pays 4% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
5 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,000 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.