Community dietitian demographics and statistics in the US
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Community dietitian gender statistics
95.9% of community dietitians are women and 4.1% of community dietitians are men.
- Female, 95.9%
- Male, 4.1%
Community dietitian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 95.9% |
| Male | 4.1% |
Community dietitian gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,719
Female income
$51,419
Community dietitian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in community dietitian positions over time. Currently, 95.9% of community dietitians are female.
Community dietitian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.32% | 95.68% |
| 2011 | 5.15% | 94.85% |
| 2012 | 5.70% | 94.30% |
| 2013 | 5.29% | 94.71% |
| 2014 | 7.02% | 92.98% |
| 2015 | 4.93% | 95.07% |
| 2016 | 6.30% | 93.70% |
| 2017 | 5.22% | 94.78% |
| 2018 | 4.62% | 95.38% |
| 2019 | 4.66% | 95.34% |
| 2020 | 4.96% | 95.04% |
| 2021 | 4.14% | 95.86% |
Community dietitian related jobs gender ratio
We compared community 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% |
| Community Dietitian | 4% | 96% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Community dietitian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among community dietitians is White, which makes up 66.0% of all community dietitians. Comparatively, 11.3% of community dietitians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of community dietitians are Black or African American.
- White, 66.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.3%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Asian, 9.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Community dietitian race
| Community dietitian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Asian | 9.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Community dietitian race and ethnicity over time
See how community dietitian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Community dietitian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.76% | 9.56% | 9.00% | 10.37% |
| 2011 | 65.11% | 13.90% | 7.96% | 11.57% |
| 2012 | 66.95% | 12.12% | 7.43% | 11.03% |
| 2013 | 67.49% | 12.68% | 7.71% | 9.81% |
| 2014 | 67.87% | 11.80% | 8.10% | 9.75% |
| 2015 | 66.04% | 12.46% | 8.45% | 10.74% |
| 2016 | 64.74% | 11.00% | 8.25% | 13.24% |
| 2017 | 69.75% | 8.13% | 7.56% | 11.76% |
| 2018 | 69.92% | 9.75% | 7.05% | 11.24% |
| 2019 | 67.87% | 8.23% | 7.65% | 12.97% |
| 2020 | 68.52% | 7.86% | 9.46% | 9.59% |
| 2021 | 66.02% | 9.11% | 8.99% | 11.35% |
Community dietitian wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino community dietitians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american community dietitians have the lowest average salary at $44,862.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,837 |
| White | $51,201 |
| Black or African American | $44,862 |
| Asian | $52,885 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,552 |
Average community dietitian age
See how the average age of community dietitians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Community 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 |
Community dietitian age breakdown
The average age of community dietitians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the community dietitian population.
Community dietitian age breakdown
| Community Dietitian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Community dietitian educational attainment
The most common degree for community dietitians is bachelor's degree, with 76% of community dietitians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 16% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 16%
- Associate, 2%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Community dietitians by degree level
| Community dietitian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 16% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Community dietitian wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $73,749 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,334 |
Community dietitian employment statistics
Most community dietitians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where community dietitians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where community dietitians work.
Community dietitian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 15% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Community dietitian jobs by company type
Employees with the community dietitian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most community dietitians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Community dietitian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 18% |
Community dietitian jobs by industry
The most common industries for community dietitians are health care, non profits and education.
Community dietitian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 47% |
| Non Profits | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Government | 10% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
Community dietitian turnover and employment statistics
Community dietitian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for community dietitians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Community dietitian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Community 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 community dietitian tenure
The average community dietitian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 community dietitians resumes in Zippia's database.
Community dietitian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Community dietitian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of community 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Community Dietitian | 8.27% | - |
| Staff Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 95,691 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Chairperson Anesthesiology | 13.05% | 2,135 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Similar community dietitian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 95,691 |
| Anesthetic Assistant | 11.62% | 12,579 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Chairperson Anesthesiology | 13.05% | 2,135 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Associate Professor Program Director Nurse Anesthesia | 31.64% | 75,423 |
Foreign languages spoken by community dietitians
The most common foreign language among community dietitians is Spanish at 61.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.7% and Gujarati is the third-most popular at 7.7%.
- Spanish, 61.5%
- French, 7.7%
- Gujarati, 7.7%
- Hindi, 7.7%
- Cantonese, 7.7%
- Other, 7.7%
Community dietitian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 61.5% |
| French | 7.7% |
| Gujarati | 7.7% |
| Hindi | 7.7% |
| Cantonese | 7.7% |
| Other | 7.7% |