How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Seattle?
$87,580a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $42.11 an hour or $7,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $42.11
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 880
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,220Median: $87,580Highest 10%: $116,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,220 | $29.43 | |
| 25th | $74,440 | $35.79 | |
| Median | $87,580 | $42.11 | |
| 75th | $103,200 | $49.60 | |
| 90th | $116,200 | $55.88 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| Portland, OR | $85,860 |
| Bellingham, WA | $78,910 |
| Spokane, WA | $77,330 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $42.11 ($87,580 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $87,580 against $76,400 nationally, 15% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $84,220, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
26 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $116,200 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.