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Dietitian/Nutritionist

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AVG. SALARY

$68,440

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EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

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North Dakota Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$68,440

Entry Annual Wage

$53,040

Experienced Annual Wage

$80,690

Average Hourly Wage

$32.90

Entry Hourly Wage

$25.50

Experienced Hourly Wage

$38.79

Median Hourly Wage

$31.91

North Dakota Regional Earnings

North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bismarck MSA $67,280 or $32.34/hr $53,590 or $25.77/hr $77,900 or $37.45/hr
Fargo ND-MN MSA $66,560 or $32.00/hr $52,250 or $25.12/hr $76,370 or $36.72/hr

North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 10%
Job Openings 15 estimated annual job openings
Employment 194 were employed in this occupation
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (39.19%)
  • Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (12.16%)
  • Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (NAICS623100) (11.49%)
  • Outpatient care centers (NAICS621400) (7.43%)
  • Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (NAICS611300) (5.41%)
  • Elementary and Secondary Schools (NAICS611100) (3.38%)
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (NAICS623300) (3.38%)
  • Community food and housing, and emergency and other relief services (NAICS624200) (1.35%)

North Dakota'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
Region 4 31 3% 2 2
Region 5 86 16% 1 5 6
Region 7 49 10% 3 3

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%)

Contact

  • Email Support
  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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