Dietician demographics and statistics in the US
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Dietician gender statistics
72.8% of dieticians are women and 27.2% of dieticians are men.
- Female, 72.8%
- Male, 27.2%
Dietician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 72.8% |
| Male | 27.2% |
Dietician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,386
Female income
$48,161
Dietician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dietician positions over time. Currently, 72.8% of dieticians are female.
Dietician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 28.05% | 71.95% |
| 2011 | 31.95% | 68.05% |
| 2012 | 34.33% | 65.67% |
| 2013 | 32.56% | 67.44% |
| 2014 | 39.48% | 60.52% |
| 2015 | 30.93% | 69.07% |
| 2016 | 36.75% | 63.25% |
| 2017 | 32.24% | 67.76% |
| 2018 | 29.53% | 70.47% |
| 2019 | 29.72% | 70.28% |
| 2020 | 31.09% | 68.91% |
| 2021 | 27.17% | 72.83% |
Dietician related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Dietician | 27% | 73% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Dietician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dieticians is White, which makes up 65.7% of all dieticians. Comparatively, 10.6% of dieticians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of dieticians are Black or African American.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Dietician race
| Dietician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Dietician race and ethnicity over time
See how dietician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dietician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.44% | 10.07% | 9.59% | 9.65% |
| 2011 | 64.78% | 14.40% | 8.56% | 10.84% |
| 2012 | 66.63% | 12.62% | 8.03% | 10.30% |
| 2013 | 67.16% | 13.19% | 8.31% | 9.08% |
| 2014 | 67.54% | 12.30% | 8.70% | 9.02% |
| 2015 | 65.72% | 12.96% | 9.05% | 10.01% |
| 2016 | 64.41% | 11.51% | 8.85% | 12.51% |
| 2017 | 69.43% | 8.63% | 8.16% | 11.03% |
| 2018 | 69.59% | 10.25% | 7.65% | 10.51% |
| 2019 | 67.54% | 8.74% | 8.25% | 12.24% |
| 2020 | 68.19% | 8.37% | 10.06% | 8.86% |
| 2021 | 65.70% | 9.62% | 9.58% | 10.62% |
Dietician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino dieticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american dieticians have the lowest average salary at $43,195.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,699 |
| White | $47,999 |
| Black or African American | $43,195 |
| Asian | $49,254 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,226 |
Average dietician age
See how the average age of dieticians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Dietician age breakdown
The average age of dieticians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the dietician population.
Dietician age breakdown
| Dietician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Dietician educational attainment
The most common degree for dieticians is bachelor's degree, with 31% of dieticians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 9%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Dieticians by degree level
| Dietician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Dietician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $64,221 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,538 |
Dietician employment statistics
Most dieticians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where dieticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dieticians work.
Dietician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Dietician jobs by company type
Employees with the dietician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dieticians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Dietician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 8% |
Dietician jobs by industry
The most common industries for dieticians are health care, government and education.
Dietician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 52% |
| Government | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Dietician turnover and employment statistics
Dietician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dieticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dietician unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 dietician tenure
The average dietician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 875 dieticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Dietician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Dietician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dietician | 8.27% | - |
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Geriatrician | 13.05% | 2,262 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Similar dietician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Medicine Specialist | 9.88% | 13,473 |
| Senior Physician | 11.62% | 56,029 |
| Educational Therapist | 13.00% | 23,538 |
| Geriatrician | 13.05% | 2,262 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 62,419 |
Foreign languages spoken by dieticians
The most common foreign language among dieticians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.6% and Italian is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 15.6%
- Italian, 12.5%
- German, 6.3%
- Portuguese, 3.1%
- Other, 12.5%
Dietician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 15.6% |
| Italian | 12.5% |
| German | 6.3% |
| Portuguese | 3.1% |
| Other | 12.5% |
