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Job outlook for chief dietitians in the United States
Are chief dietitian jobs in demand?
Chief dietitian job and salary trends over time
Chief dietitian jobs over time
Chief dietitian job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 108 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 107 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 109 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 104 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 102 | 0.00% |
Average chief dietitian salary over time
Chief dietitian salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,808 | $31.64 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $63,909 | $30.73 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $62,971 | $30.27 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $61,969 | $29.79 | +0.8% |
| 2021 | $61,458 | $29.55 | +1.7% |
Chief dietitian jobs by state
Most common states for chief dietitians
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 163 | 23% |
| 2 | Delaware | 961,939 | 45 | 5% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 266 | 4% |
| 4 | Alaska | 739,795 | 32 | 4% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 262 | 3% |
| 6 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 260 | 3% |
| 7 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 200 | 3% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 198 | 3% |
| 9 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 173 | 3% |
| 10 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 118 | 3% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 103 | 3% |
| 12 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 86 | 3% |
| 13 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 64 | 3% |
| 14 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 37 | 3% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 28 | 3% |
| 16 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 23 | 3% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 18 | 3% |
| 18 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 15 | 3% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 926 | 2% |
| 20 | New York | 19,849,399 | 493 | 2% |
Most common cities for chief dietitians
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Haven | 1 | 2% | $69,938 |
Chief Dietitian job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of chief dietitian experts
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Samantha Coogan
Director, Didactic Program in Nutrition & Dietetics / Lecturer, Undergraduate Coordinator, Nutrition SciencesUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas
School of Integrated Health Sciences
What general advice would you give to a Chief Dietitian?
Samantha Coogan: - Holding leadership roles can be a potential negotiation tool as it shows a willingness to grow and be goal-oriented. Don't be afraid to negotiate and advocate for yourself, even early on. Recognize your worth and time commitment to your education. Working with a recruiter/career coach or a colleague in the field can help practice negotiation skills.
What Chief Dietitian skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Samantha Coogan: - Emotional intelligence, Critical thinking, Empathy, Ability to use/adapt to technology. These skills are important now and will continue to be in the future. Professionals need to decipher fact from fiction and navigate new technologies like AI and telehealth.
What will help Chief Dietitians increase their earning potential?
Samantha Coogan: - Get involved in professional organizations, such as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, but even more so in your local state affiliate. For example, I live in Nevada, so I'm part of the Nevada Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (NvAND). Not only are they great for networking and job opportunities, but also for leadership roles. Seeing newer professionals getting involved in leadership roles is a standout on a resume, and helps employers recognize your dedication to advancing the profession. It might also help with future promotions down the line, and will really help you improve your emotional intelligence/ability to work under pressure.
- Be open to feedback/constructive criticism, and learn to take that feedback with grace. When done properly, constructive criticism can help you evolve as a professional. Adding to that, the ability to self-reflect/evaluate to make improvements.