Chief dietitian demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief dietitian gender statistics
84.5% of chief dietitians are women and 15.5% of chief dietitians are men.
- Female, 84.5%
- Male, 15.5%
Chief dietitian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.5% |
| Male | 15.5% |
Chief dietitian gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,848
Female income
$54,522
Chief dietitian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief dietitian positions over time. Currently, 84.5% of chief dietitians are female.
Chief dietitian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.08% | 83.92% |
| 2011 | 18.75% | 81.25% |
| 2012 | 20.44% | 79.56% |
| 2013 | 19.17% | 80.83% |
| 2014 | 24.27% | 75.73% |
| 2015 | 18.04% | 81.96% |
| 2016 | 22.20% | 77.80% |
| 2017 | 18.95% | 81.05% |
| 2018 | 17.08% | 82.92% |
| 2019 | 17.20% | 82.80% |
| 2020 | 18.14% | 81.86% |
| 2021 | 15.49% | 84.51% |
Chief dietitian related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief dietitians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Chief Dietitian | 15% | 85% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Chief dietitian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief dietitians is White, which makes up 67.1% of all chief dietitians. Comparatively, 10.7% of chief dietitians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of chief dietitians are Asian.
- White, 67.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.7%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Chief dietitian race
| Chief dietitian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.7% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Chief dietitian race and ethnicity over time
See how chief dietitian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief dietitian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.88% | 8.37% | 9.71% | 9.77% |
| 2011 | 66.23% | 12.70% | 8.68% | 10.97% |
| 2012 | 68.07% | 10.92% | 8.15% | 10.43% |
| 2013 | 68.61% | 11.49% | 8.43% | 9.21% |
| 2014 | 68.98% | 10.60% | 8.82% | 9.15% |
| 2015 | 67.16% | 11.27% | 9.17% | 10.14% |
| 2016 | 65.85% | 9.81% | 8.97% | 12.64% |
| 2017 | 70.87% | 6.93% | 8.28% | 11.16% |
| 2018 | 71.03% | 8.55% | 7.77% | 10.64% |
| 2019 | 68.98% | 7.04% | 8.37% | 12.37% |
| 2020 | 69.64% | 6.67% | 10.18% | 8.98% |
| 2021 | 67.14% | 7.92% | 9.70% | 10.74% |
Chief dietitian wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino chief dietitians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american chief dietitians have the lowest average salary at $47,412.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,238 |
| White | $54,286 |
| Black or African American | $47,412 |
| Asian | $56,115 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,015 |
Average chief dietitian age
See how the average age of chief dietitians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Chief dietitian age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 32 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35.5 |
Chief dietitian age breakdown
The average age of chief dietitians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the chief dietitian population.
Chief dietitian age breakdown
| Chief Dietitian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Chief dietitian educational attainment
The most common degree for chief dietitians is bachelor's degree, with 71% of chief dietitians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 1%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 24%
- Associate, 1%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Chief dietitians by degree level
| Chief dietitian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 24% |
| Associate | 1% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Chief dietitian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,888 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,243 |
Chief dietitian employment statistics
Most chief dietitians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where chief dietitians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief dietitians work.
Chief dietitian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Chief dietitian jobs by company type
Employees with the chief dietitian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief dietitians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Chief dietitian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 8% |
Chief dietitian jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief dietitians are health care, government and education.
Chief dietitian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 58% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Government | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
Chief dietitian turnover and employment statistics
Chief dietitian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief dietitians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief dietitian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief dietitian unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.46% |
| 2011 | 3.48% |
| 2012 | 2.90% |
| 2013 | 2.35% |
| 2014 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 1.90% |
| 2017 | 1.14% |
| 2018 | 2.37% |
| 2019 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 2.23% |
Average chief dietitian tenure
The average chief dietitian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 77 chief dietitians resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief dietitian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 51% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Chief dietitian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief dietitians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Dietitian | 8.27% | - |
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Pediatric Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 52,560 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Primary Care MD | 13.05% | 95,564 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar chief dietitian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Outpatient Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 9,279 |
| Pediatric Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 52,560 |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | 108,099 |
| Primary Care MD | 13.05% | 95,564 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief dietitians
The most common foreign language among chief dietitians is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 28.6% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Chinese, 28.6%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
- Cantonese, 14.3%
Chief dietitian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 28.6% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
| Cantonese | 14.3% |