How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Virginia?
$77,380a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Virginia. That is $37.20 an hour or $6,448 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.20
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,940Median: $77,380Highest 10%: $103,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,940 | $21.61 | |
| 25th | $59,750 | $28.73 | |
| Median | $77,380 | $37.20 | |
| 75th | $88,700 | $42.64 | |
| 90th | $103,100 | $49.58 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $81,750 |
| Winchester, VA | $79,590 |
| Richmond, VA | $78,900 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $76,600 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $75,860 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $73,810 |
| Roanoke, VA | $69,780 |
| Kingsport, TN | $64,410 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 12. Maryland | $77,800 |
| 13. Minnesota | $77,540 |
| 14. Vermont | $77,450 |
| 15. Virginia | $77,380 |
| 16. Massachusetts | $76,660 |
| 17. Florida | $76,050 |
| 18. Colorado | $75,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $37.20 ($77,380 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Virginia than the national average?
Yes: $77,380 against $76,400 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Virginia rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Virginia ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $81,750 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.