Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Kentucky

Dietitians and nutritionists in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $66,260 a year) and the least in Bowling Green ($63,700), across the 3 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dietitians and nutritionists average at $65,570 and the median at $69,520 for 1,040 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $77,130.

Dietitians and Nutritionists average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$66,260
Louisville$66,170
Bowling Green$63,700

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$66,260	$67,270	$56,450	$51,396	93
Louisville	$66,170	$73,810	$48,620	$51,694	93
Bowling Green	$63,700	$62,860	$53,800	$49,977	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other states

Dietitians and Nutritionists salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

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.
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.

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