Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,970 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in South Bend earn between $56,830 and $75,320.
- $45K10th
- $57K25th
- $65KMedian
- $75K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,790 | $5,399 | $31.15 |
| Median | $64,550 | $5,379 | $31.03 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $56,830 | $4,736 | $27.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $75,320 | $6,277 | $36.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($66,780) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $64,790 | $64,550 | $45,280 | $81,970 | 80 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $64,790, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $51,209 a year, or $4,267 a month and $1,970 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $51,732 | $4,311 |
| Working in IN | $51,209 | $4,267 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $64,790 buys what about $69,773 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 5th 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 South Bend: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in South Bend?
$31.15 an hour on average, and $31.03 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $56,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in South Bend?
About $51,209 a year ($4,267 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,790. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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