Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Hammond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,730 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,360 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Hammond earn between $59,800 and $77,620.
- $35K10th
- $60K25th
- $63KMedian
- $78K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,860 | $5,238 | $30.22 |
| Median | $62,710 | $5,226 | $30.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,800 | $4,983 | $28.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,620 | $6,468 | $37.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Hammond vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Hammond earn 12% less than the Louisiana average ($71,130) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammond | $62,860 | $62,710 | $34,730 | $81,360 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $71,130 | $70,460 | $49,230 | $91,560 | 800 |
| 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 Hammond
On the average salary of $62,860, a single filer in Hammond takes home about $51,188 a year, or $4,266 a month and $1,969 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hammond a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hammond area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.5), so the average $62,860 buys what about $74,426 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Hammond ($38,480). A typical home costs $225,222, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Louisiana cities
Hammond ranks 8th of 8 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($76,250).
- New Orleans$76,250
- Slidell$75,510
- Alexandria$74,820
- Shreveport$74,340
- Baton Rouge$73,090
- Monroe$69,720
- Lafayette$64,080
- Hammond$62,860
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 Hammond: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Hammond?
$30.22 an hour on average, and $30.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Hammond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,730 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Hammond?
About $51,188 a year ($4,266 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,860.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Hammond than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Hammond, LA (25220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.48, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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