How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in St. Louis?
$70,360a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $33.83 an hour or $5,863 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.83
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 161 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,750Median: $70,360Highest 10%: $91,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,750 | $24.88 | |
| 25th | $60,570 | $29.12 | |
| Median | $70,360 | $33.83 | |
| 75th | $79,260 | $38.11 | |
| 90th | $91,100 | $43.80 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| Kansas City, MO | $69,820 |
| Columbia, MO | $66,640 |
| Springfield, MO | $63,470 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $62,490 |
| Joplin, MO | $58,610 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $33.83 ($70,360 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $70,360 against $76,400 nationally, 8% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $65,450, so St. Louis pays 8% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
161 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $51,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,100 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.