Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Hickory
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,910 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Hickory earn between $57,770 and $74,560.
- $46K10th
- $58K25th
- $64KMedian
- $75K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,150 | $5,429 | $31.32 |
| Median | $64,460 | $5,372 | $30.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,770 | $4,814 | $27.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,560 | $6,213 | $35.85 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Hickory vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Hickory earn 6% less than the North Carolina average ($69,050) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory | $65,150 | $64,460 | $46,480 | $79,910 | 80 |
| North Carolina | $69,050 | $67,560 | $48,910 | $88,860 | 2,780 |
| 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 Hickory
On the average salary of $65,150, a single filer in Hickory takes home about $52,437 a year, or $4,370 a month and $2,017 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Hickory a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hickory area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.5), so the average $65,150 buys what about $73,627 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Hickory ($45,220). A typical home costs $271,739, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other North Carolina cities
Hickory ranks 9th of 11 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Fayetteville pays the most ($77,210).
- Fayetteville$77,210
- Charlotte$74,340
- Durham$73,620
- Asheville$73,450
- Goldsboro$70,600
- Greenville$69,440
- Raleigh$68,540
- Winston-Salem$67,740
- Hickory$65,150
- Greensboro$64,750
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 Hickory: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Hickory?
$31.32 an hour on average, and $30.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Hickory?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Hickory?
About $52,437 a year ($4,370 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,150.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Hickory 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 Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC (25860). 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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