Clinical nutritionist demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical nutritionist gender statistics
88.0% of clinical nutritionists are women and 12.0% of clinical nutritionists are men.
- Female, 88.0%
- Male, 12.0%
Clinical nutritionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.0% |
| Male | 12.0% |
Clinical nutritionist gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,891
Female income
$52,572
Clinical nutritionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical nutritionist positions over time. Currently, 88.0% of clinical nutritionists are female.
Clinical nutritionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.47% | 87.53% |
| 2011 | 14.65% | 85.35% |
| 2012 | 16.04% | 83.96% |
| 2013 | 15.00% | 85.00% |
| 2014 | 19.25% | 80.75% |
| 2015 | 14.07% | 85.93% |
| 2016 | 17.51% | 82.49% |
| 2017 | 14.81% | 85.19% |
| 2018 | 13.28% | 86.72% |
| 2019 | 13.38% | 86.62% |
| 2020 | 14.15% | 85.85% |
| 2021 | 12.00% | 88.00% |
Clinical nutritionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical nutritionists 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 Nutritionist | 12% | 88% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Clinical nutritionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical nutritionists is White, which makes up 65.0% of all clinical nutritionists. Comparatively, 10.9% of clinical nutritionists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of clinical nutritionists are Black or African American.
- White, 65.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Black or African American, 10.6%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Clinical nutritionist race
| Clinical nutritionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.6% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Clinical nutritionist race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical nutritionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical nutritionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.78% | 11.05% | 8.98% | 9.92% |
| 2011 | 64.13% | 15.38% | 7.95% | 11.12% |
| 2012 | 65.97% | 13.60% | 7.42% | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 66.51% | 14.17% | 7.69% | 9.35% |
| 2014 | 66.89% | 13.28% | 8.09% | 9.29% |
| 2015 | 65.06% | 13.94% | 8.44% | 10.28% |
| 2016 | 63.76% | 12.49% | 8.23% | 12.78% |
| 2017 | 68.77% | 9.61% | 7.55% | 11.30% |
| 2018 | 68.93% | 11.23% | 7.04% | 10.78% |
| 2019 | 66.88% | 9.72% | 7.63% | 12.51% |
| 2020 | 67.54% | 9.35% | 9.45% | 9.13% |
| 2021 | 65.04% | 10.60% | 8.97% | 10.89% |
Clinical nutritionist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino clinical nutritionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american clinical nutritionists have the lowest average salary at $45,644.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,197 |
| White | $52,342 |
| Black or African American | $45,644 |
| Asian | $54,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,956 |
Average clinical nutritionist age
See how the average age of clinical nutritionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Clinical nutritionist 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 nutritionist age breakdown
The average age of clinical nutritionists is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the clinical nutritionist population.
Clinical nutritionist age breakdown
| Clinical Nutritionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Clinical nutritionist educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical nutritionists is bachelor's degree, with 61% of clinical nutritionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 26% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 26%
- Associate, 6%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Clinical nutritionists by degree level
| Clinical nutritionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 26% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Clinical nutritionist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $76,387 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,797 |
Clinical nutritionist employment statistics
Most clinical nutritionists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical nutritionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical nutritionists work.
Clinical nutritionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Clinical nutritionist jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical nutritionist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical nutritionists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Clinical nutritionist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 8% |
Clinical nutritionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical nutritionists are health care, education and government.
Clinical nutritionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 63% |
| Education | 9% |
| Government | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Clinical nutritionist turnover and employment statistics
Clinical nutritionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical nutritionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical nutritionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical nutritionist 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 nutritionist tenure
The average clinical nutritionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 413 clinical nutritionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical nutritionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Clinical nutritionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical nutritionists 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 Nutritionist | 8.27% | - |
| Pediatrician, Active Practice | 9.88% | 7,999 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Allergy Physician | 13.05% | 38,238 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar clinical nutritionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatrician, Active Practice | 9.88% | 7,999 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistant-Certified | 11.62% | 78,169 |
| Sex Therapist | 13.00% | 33,260 |
| Allergy Physician | 13.05% | 38,238 |
| Optometrist/Practice Owner | 17.57% | 59,755 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical nutritionists
The most common foreign language among clinical nutritionists is Spanish at 87.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 6.3% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Arabic, 6.3%
- Tagalog, 6.3%
Clinical nutritionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Arabic | 6.3% |
| Tagalog | 6.3% |