Nutritionist demographics and statistics in the US
Nutritionist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates nutritionist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our nutritionist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about nutritionists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 8,401 nutritionists currently employed in the United States.
- 84.2% of all nutritionists are women, while 15.8% are men.
- The average nutritionist age is 41 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of nutritionists is White (65.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.9%), Asian (9.9%) and Black or African American (9.5%).
- Nutritionists are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- Santa Rosa, CA pays an annual average wage of $69,563, the highest in the US.
- In 2022, women nutritionists earned 100% of what men earned.
- New York is the best state for nutritionists to live.
- Nutritionists are 55% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Nutritionist demographics by:
Nutritionist gender statistics
84.2% of nutritionists are women and 15.8% of nutritionists are men.
- Female, 84.2%
- Male, 15.8%
Nutritionist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 84.2% |
| Male | 15.8% |
Nutritionist gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,090
Female income
$43,912
Nutritionist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in nutritionist positions over time. Currently, 84.2% of nutritionists are female.
Nutritionist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.35% | 83.65% |
| 2011 | 19.05% | 80.95% |
| 2012 | 20.77% | 79.23% |
| 2013 | 19.48% | 80.52% |
| 2014 | 24.64% | 75.36% |
| 2015 | 18.33% | 81.67% |
| 2016 | 22.55% | 77.45% |
| 2017 | 19.26% | 80.74% |
| 2018 | 17.36% | 82.64% |
| 2019 | 17.49% | 82.51% |
| 2020 | 18.44% | 81.56% |
| 2021 | 15.76% | 84.24% |
Nutritionist related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Nutritionist | 16% | 84% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Nutritionist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among nutritionists is White, which makes up 65.1% of all nutritionists. Comparatively, 10.9% of nutritionists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of nutritionists are Asian.
- White, 65.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.9%
- Asian, 9.9%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Nutritionist race
| Nutritionist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.9% |
| Asian | 9.9% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Nutritionist race and ethnicity over time
See how nutritionist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Nutritionist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 67.87% | 9.98% | 9.90% | 9.98% |
| 2011 | 64.22% | 14.31% | 8.86% | 11.17% |
| 2012 | 66.06% | 12.53% | 8.33% | 10.63% |
| 2013 | 66.60% | 13.10% | 8.61% | 9.41% |
| 2014 | 66.98% | 12.21% | 9.00% | 9.35% |
| 2015 | 65.15% | 12.87% | 9.35% | 10.34% |
| 2016 | 63.85% | 11.42% | 9.15% | 12.84% |
| 2017 | 68.86% | 8.54% | 8.47% | 11.36% |
| 2018 | 69.02% | 10.16% | 7.95% | 10.84% |
| 2019 | 66.97% | 8.65% | 8.55% | 12.57% |
| 2020 | 67.63% | 8.28% | 10.36% | 9.19% |
| 2021 | 65.13% | 9.53% | 9.89% | 10.95% |
Nutritionist wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino nutritionists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american nutritionists have the lowest average salary at $39,949.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $45,917 |
| White | $43,783 |
| Black or African American | $39,949 |
| Asian | $44,777 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,331 |
Average nutritionist age
See how the average age of nutritionists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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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 |
Nutritionist age breakdown
The average age of nutritionists is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the nutritionist population.
Nutritionist age breakdown
| Nutritionist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Nutritionist educational attainment
The most common degree for nutritionists is bachelor's degree, with 65% of nutritionists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Nutritionists by degree level
| Nutritionist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Nutritionist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,391 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,104 |
Nutritionist employment statistics
Most nutritionists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where nutritionists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where nutritionists work.
Nutritionist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Nutritionist jobs by company type
Employees with the nutritionist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most nutritionists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Nutritionist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 18% |
Nutritionist jobs by industry
The most common industries for nutritionists are health care, government and education.
Nutritionist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 34% |
| Government | 14% |
| Education | 12% |
| Non Profits | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Nutritionist turnover and employment statistics
Nutritionist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for nutritionists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Nutritionist unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 nutritionist tenure
The average nutritionist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 5,564 nutritionists resumes in Zippia's database.
Nutritionist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Nutritionist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritionist | 8.27% | - |
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar nutritionist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 5,113 |
| Obstetrics Gynecology Physician | 11.62% | 47,501 |
| Colon Therapist | 13.00% | 20,725 |
| Emergency Room Physician | 13.05% | 85,836 |
| Chief, Optometry Service | 17.57% | 20,889 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by nutritionists
The most common foreign language among nutritionists is Spanish at 59.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.4%.
- Spanish, 59.5%
- French, 6.5%
- Portuguese, 4.4%
- Mandarin, 3.7%
- Arabic, 3.7%
- Other, 22.2%
Nutritionist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.5% |
| French | 6.5% |
| Portuguese | 4.4% |
| Mandarin | 3.7% |
| Arabic | 3.7% |
| Other | 22.2% |
