How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Tennessee?
$67,620a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Tennessee. That is $32.51 an hour or $5,635 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.51
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,860Median: $67,620Highest 10%: $90,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,860 | $19.64 | |
| 25th | $57,780 | $27.78 | |
| Median | $67,620 | $32.51 | |
| 75th | $77,880 | $37.44 | |
| 90th | $90,200 | $43.37 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Nashville, TN | $74,110 |
| Memphis, TN | $72,310 |
| Johnson City, TN | $70,150 |
| Clarksville, TN | $68,920 |
| Knoxville, TN | $66,330 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $64,700 |
| Kingsport, TN | $64,410 |
| Jackson, TN | $58,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 34. Ohio | $69,530 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $32.51 ($67,620 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $67,620 against $76,400 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Tennessee ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN, with a median of $74,110 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.