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Dietitian or Nutritionist

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April 13, 2024 Updated June 11, 2024 3 minute read

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Dietitians and nutritionists are food and nutrition experts. They use their knowledge of nutrition to help people make healthy choices about what to eat. Dietitians and nutritionists work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and private practice. They may also work with individuals, families, or groups to provide nutrition counseling and education.

What Dietitians and Nutritionists Do

Dietitians and nutritionists typically perform the following tasks:

Assess patients' nutritional needs
Develop and implement nutrition plans
Provide nutrition counseling and education
Monitor patients' progress and make adjustments to their plans as needed
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care

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Salaries for Dietitian or Nutritionist

City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$72,000

$85,000

$106,000

$85,000

San Francisco

$97,000

$125,000

$163,000

$125,000

Seattle

$68,000

$83,000

$98,000

$83,000

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City

25th Percentile

50th Percentile

75th Percentile

Median

New York

$72,000

$85,000

$106,000

$85,000

San Francisco

$97,000

$125,000

$163,000

$125,000

Seattle

$68,000

$83,000

$98,000

$83,000

Austin

$70,000

$115,000

$149,000

$115,000

Toronto

$72,000

$86,000

$114,000

$86,000

London

£34,000

£38,000

£44,000

£38,000

Paris

€32,000

€43,000

€55,000

€43,000

Berlin

€33,000

€41,000

€56,000

€41,000

Tel Aviv

₪81,400

₪111,420

₪195,500

₪111,420

Singapore

S$61,000

S$80,000

S$99,000

S$80,000

Beijing

¥84,500

¥120,000

¥148,000

¥120,000

Shanghai

¥160,000

¥200,000

¥240,000

¥200,000

Shenzhen

¥144,000

¥192,000

¥263,000

¥192,000

Bengalaru

₹260,000

₹412,000

₹635,000

₹412,000

Delhi

₹362,000

₹439,000

₹497,000

₹439,000

Bars indicate relevance. All salaries presented are estimates. Completion of this course does not guarantee or imply job placement or career outcomes.

Path to Dietitian or Nutritionist

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