Clinical dietician demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical dietician demographics by:
Clinical dietician gender statistics
86.1% of clinical dieticians are women and 13.9% of clinical dieticians are men.
- Female, 86.1%
- Male, 13.9%
Clinical dietician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.1% |
| Male | 13.9% |
Clinical dietician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,171
Female income
$49,921
Clinical dietician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical dietician positions over time. Currently, 86.1% of clinical dieticians are female.
Clinical dietician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.46% | 85.54% |
| 2011 | 16.91% | 83.09% |
| 2012 | 18.48% | 81.52% |
| 2013 | 17.31% | 82.69% |
| 2014 | 22.05% | 77.95% |
| 2015 | 16.26% | 83.74% |
| 2016 | 20.12% | 79.88% |
| 2017 | 17.10% | 82.90% |
| 2018 | 15.38% | 84.62% |
| 2019 | 15.49% | 84.51% |
| 2020 | 16.36% | 83.64% |
| 2021 | 13.92% | 86.08% |
Clinical dietician related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical dieticians 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% |
| Clinical Dietician | 14% | 86% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Clinical dietician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical dieticians is White, which makes up 66.1% of all clinical dieticians. Comparatively, 11.2% of clinical dieticians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of clinical dieticians are Asian.
- White, 66.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.2%
- Asian, 10.1%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Clinical dietician race
| Clinical dietician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.2% |
| Asian | 10.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Clinical dietician race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical dietician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical dietician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.81% | 8.55% | 10.13% | 10.22% |
| 2011 | 65.15% | 12.88% | 9.10% | 11.41% |
| 2012 | 66.99% | 11.11% | 8.57% | 10.87% |
| 2013 | 67.53% | 11.67% | 8.85% | 9.65% |
| 2014 | 67.91% | 10.78% | 9.24% | 9.59% |
| 2015 | 66.08% | 11.45% | 9.59% | 10.58% |
| 2016 | 64.78% | 9.99% | 9.39% | 13.08% |
| 2017 | 69.80% | 7.12% | 8.70% | 11.60% |
| 2018 | 69.96% | 8.74% | 8.19% | 11.08% |
| 2019 | 67.91% | 7.22% | 8.78% | 12.81% |
| 2020 | 68.56% | 6.85% | 10.60% | 9.43% |
| 2021 | 66.07% | 8.10% | 10.12% | 11.19% |
Clinical dietician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino clinical dieticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american clinical dieticians have the lowest average salary at $44,407.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,756 |
| White | $49,740 |
| Black or African American | $44,407 |
| Asian | $51,140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,345 |
Average clinical dietician age
See how the average age of clinical dieticians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical dietician 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 |
Clinical dietician age breakdown
The average age of clinical dieticians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the clinical dietician population.
Clinical dietician age breakdown
| Clinical Dietician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Clinical dietician educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical dieticians is bachelor's degree, with 77% of clinical dieticians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Clinical dieticians by degree level
| Clinical dietician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Clinical dietician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $68,026 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $66,110 |
Clinical dietician employment statistics
Most clinical dieticians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical dieticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical dieticians work.
Clinical dietician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 30% |
Clinical dietician jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical dietician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical dieticians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Clinical dietician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 6% |
Clinical dietician jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical dieticians are health care, government and hospitality.
Clinical dietician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Clinical dietician turnover and employment statistics
Clinical dietician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical dieticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical dietician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical dietician 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 clinical dietician tenure
The average clinical dietician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 100 clinical dieticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical dietician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Clinical dietician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical dieticians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Dietician | 8.27% | - |
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,752 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Physician Liaison | 13.05% | 64,483 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar clinical dietician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forensic Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 12,127 |
| Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 39,752 |
| Kinesiotherapist | 13.00% | 35,895 |
| Physician Liaison | 13.05% | 64,483 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical dieticians
The most common foreign language among clinical dieticians is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 20.0% and Italian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
- Italian, 20.0%
- Hebrew, 20.0%
Clinical dietician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |
| Italian | 20.0% |
| Hebrew | 20.0% |
