Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,050 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,460 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Indianapolis earn between $58,210 and $78,040.
- $43K10th
- $58K25th
- $67KMedian
- $78K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,060 | $5,588 | $32.24 |
| Median | $67,260 | $5,605 | $32.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,210 | $4,851 | $27.99 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $78,040 | $6,503 | $37.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($66,780) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $67,060 | $67,260 | $43,050 | $83,460 | 670 |
| Indiana | $66,780 | $66,450 | $43,050 | $84,320 | 1,670 |
| United States | $77,130 | $76,400 | $49,090 | $103,720 | 77,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $67,060, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $52,690 a year, or $4,391 a month and $2,027 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $67,060 buys what about $70,076 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 4.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 4th of 7 Indiana metro areas for this job; Fort Wayne pays the most ($73,200).
- Fort Wayne$73,200
- Elkhart$72,110
- Bloomington$70,410
- Indianapolis$67,060
- South Bend$64,790
- Evansville$63,820
- Lafayette$59,870
Highest-paying cities for dietitians and nutritionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,870).
- San Jose, CA$118,870
- Vallejo, CA$113,070
- San Francisco, CA$111,400
- Napa, CA$104,480
- Sacramento, CA$104,370
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Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$32.24 an hour on average, and $32.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,050 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $52,690 a year ($4,391 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,060. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1031; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.22, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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