Registered dietician demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Registered dietician demographics by:
Registered dietician gender statistics
80.4% of registered dieticians are women and 19.6% of registered dieticians are men.
- Female, 80.4%
- Male, 19.6%
Registered dietician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.4% |
| Male | 19.6% |
Registered dietician gender pay gap
Women earn 100¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,968
Female income
$46,761
Registered dietician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered dietician positions over time. Currently, 80.4% of registered dieticians are female.
Registered dietician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20.27% | 79.73% |
| 2011 | 23.44% | 76.56% |
| 2012 | 25.42% | 74.58% |
| 2013 | 23.94% | 76.06% |
| 2014 | 29.84% | 70.16% |
| 2015 | 22.60% | 77.40% |
| 2016 | 27.47% | 72.53% |
| 2017 | 23.67% | 76.33% |
| 2018 | 21.46% | 78.54% |
| 2019 | 21.61% | 78.39% |
| 2020 | 22.72% | 77.28% |
| 2021 | 19.57% | 80.43% |
Registered dietician related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered 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% |
| Registered Dietician | 20% | 80% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Registered dietician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered dieticians is White, which makes up 72.1% of all registered dieticians. Comparatively, 8.7% of registered dieticians are Black or African American and 7.9% of registered dieticians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 72.1%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.9%
- Asian, 7.0%
- Unknown, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Registered dietician race
| Registered dietician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9% |
| Asian | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Registered dietician race and ethnicity over time
See how registered dietician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered dietician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.84% | 9.11% | 7.04% | 6.95% |
| 2011 | 71.18% | 13.44% | 6.01% | 8.15% |
| 2012 | 73.02% | 11.66% | 5.48% | 7.61% |
| 2013 | 73.56% | 12.23% | 5.76% | 6.38% |
| 2014 | 73.94% | 11.34% | 6.15% | 6.32% |
| 2015 | 72.11% | 12.00% | 6.50% | 7.31% |
| 2016 | 70.81% | 10.55% | 6.30% | 9.81% |
| 2017 | 75.83% | 7.67% | 5.61% | 8.33% |
| 2018 | 75.99% | 9.29% | 5.10% | 7.81% |
| 2019 | 73.94% | 7.78% | 5.69% | 9.54% |
| 2020 | 74.59% | 7.41% | 7.51% | 6.16% |
| 2021 | 72.09% | 8.66% | 7.03% | 7.92% |
Registered dietician wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino registered dieticians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american registered dieticians have the lowest average salary at $42,164.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,101 |
| White | $46,611 |
| Black or African American | $42,164 |
| Asian | $47,769 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,586 |
Average registered dietician age
See how the average age of registered dieticians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Registered 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 |
Registered dietician age breakdown
The average age of registered dieticians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the registered dietician population.
Registered dietician age breakdown
| Registered Dietician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Registered dietician educational attainment
The most common degree for registered dieticians is bachelor's degree, with 75% of registered dieticians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 6%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Registered dieticians by degree level
| Registered dietician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 6% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
Registered dietician jobs you might like
Registered dietician wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,477 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,944 |
Registered dietician employment statistics
Most registered dieticians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where registered dieticians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where registered dieticians work.
Registered dietician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Registered dietician jobs by company type
Employees with the registered dietician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most registered dieticians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Registered dietician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 14% |
Registered dietician jobs by industry
The most common industries for registered dieticians are health care, government and non profits.
Registered dietician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 61% |
| Government | 10% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Education | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Internet | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Registered dietician turnover and employment statistics
Registered dietician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered dieticians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered dietician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered 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 registered dietician tenure
The average registered dietician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 64 registered dieticians resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered dietician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Registered dietician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Dietician | 8.27% | - |
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 13.05% | 40,597 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Similar registered dietician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Doctor | 9.88% | 1,178 |
| Anesthesia Assistant | 11.62% | 2,396 |
| Director Of Cardiac Rehabilitation | 13.00% | 9,169 |
| Hospitalist Physician | 13.05% | 40,597 |
| Optometrist | 17.57% | 20,993 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 189,889 |
Foreign languages spoken by registered dieticians
The most common foreign language among registered dieticians is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 25.0% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Cantonese, 25.0%
Registered dietician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Cantonese | 25.0% |
