Salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists

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The effects of nutrition on human health and well-being are of vital importance to dietitians and nutritionists. These professionals work with individuals, in institutions, or in facilities which produce large amounts of food on a regular basis for a set population, such as school or hospital cafeterias. They may design and prepare or instruct the preparation of meals for special diets including gluten-free or low-sodium meals. These professionals are often actively involved in the development and dissemination of materials on public health and nutrition, and may suggest public policy regarding nutrition. They may also prepare teaching materials and/or instruct courses on nutrition and healthy eating habits for health professionals and the general public. A Bachelor's degree is required for this field, and many dietitians and nutritionists also hold Master's or doctoral degrees.

A Dietitian or Nutritionist can get an average pay level in a range of 40000 - 60000 based on tenure level. Dietitians and Nutritionists can get salaries of Fifty Four Thousand Six Hundred dollars each year.

Dietitians and Nutritionists can expect the most salary in Maryland, where they get average pay scales of about $64600. People with these jobs can make the most money in Finance and Insurance, where they earn an average pay rate of $64270.

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