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Dietitian/Nutritionist

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AVG. SALARY

$66,960

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$66,960

Entry Annual Wage

$40,910

Experienced Annual Wage

$83,780

Average Hourly Wage

$32.19

Entry Hourly Wage

$19.67

Experienced Hourly Wage

$40.28

Median Hourly Wage

$31.73

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $57,040 or $27.43/hr $26,480 or $12.73/hr $73,880 or $35.52/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $69,380 or $33.36/hr $43,500 or $20.91/hr $86,930 or $41.79/hr
Tulsa MSA $66,970 or $32.20/hr $43,100 or $20.72/hr $80,350 or $38.63/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $68,650 or $33.01/hr $47,980 or $23.07/hr $85,220 or $40.97/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $59,790 or $28.75/hr $27,060 or $13.01/hr $77,170 or $37.10/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 7%
Job Openings 67 estimated annual job openings
Employment 940 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Northeast 60 17% 1 N/A 5
Southeast 90 11% 1 N/A 7
Tulsa MSA 190 11% 2 N/A 16
Oklahoma City MSA 340 12% 4 N/A 28

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$71,280

Average Hourly Wage

$34.27

Average Annual Range

$44,910 to $98,830

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +7%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 78,600 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 workers)
Growth Faster than average growth
  The importance of diet in preventing and controlling certain illnesses, such as diabetes and heart disease, is well established. More dietitians and nutritionists will be needed to provide care for people who have, or are at risk of developing, these conditions. Moreover, as the population ages and looks for ways to stay healthy, there will be more demand for dietetic and nutrition services. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for men in 2023.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (62.3%)
  • Hospitals (NAICS622000) (27.1%)
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (23.8%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (23.7%)
  • Outpatient care centers (NAICS621400) (8.6%)
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS623000) (8.3%)
  • Self-employed workers (8.2%)
  • Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS621300) (8.1%)
  • Offices of all other health practitioners (NAICS621390) (7.5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (NAICS720000) (7.3%)
  • Food services and drinking places (NAICS722000) (7.2%)
  • Special food services (NAICS722300) (7.2%)
  • Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (NAICS623100) (6.4%)
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