Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Ponce
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $90,730 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Ponce earn between $37,270 and $49,480.
- $28K10th
- $37K25th
- $43KMedian
- $49K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,080 | $4,090 | $23.60 |
| Median | $43,030 | $3,586 | $20.69 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,270 | $3,106 | $17.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,480 | $4,123 | $23.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Ponce vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Ponce earn 5% less than the Puerto Rico average ($51,570) and 36% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -44% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponce | $49,080 | $43,030 | $27,920 | $90,730 | 40 |
| Puerto Rico | $51,570 | $47,210 | $35,540 | $75,770 | 560 |
| 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.
Is Ponce a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Ponce ($26,940). A typical home costs $103,100, or 2.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Ponce ranks 2nd of 3 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($52,270).
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 Ponce: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Ponce?
$23.60 an hour on average, and $20.69 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Ponce?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,270, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Ponce than elsewhere?
The average here is 36% 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 Ponce, PR (38660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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