Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,630 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,410 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Burlington earn between $72,340 and $91,600.
- $64K10th
- $72K25th
- $77KMedian
- $92K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,950 | $6,662 | $38.44 |
| Median | $76,800 | $6,400 | $36.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $72,340 | $6,028 | $34.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,600 | $7,633 | $44.04 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Burlington earn about the same as the Vermont average ($80,280) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $79,950 | $76,800 | $63,630 | $92,410 | 70 |
| Vermont | $80,280 | $77,450 | $61,960 | $102,500 | 160 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $79,950, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $62,063 a year, or $5,172 a month and $2,387 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $79,950 buys what about $79,198 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in nearby metro areas
- Albany, NY$78,470
- Manchester, NH$64,670
- Utica, NY$77,040
- Portland, ME$76,760
- Pittsfield, MA$79,240
- Amherst, MA$83,430
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 Burlington: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Burlington?
$38.44 an hour on average, and $36.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,630 a year and the 25th percentile is $72,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Burlington?
About $62,063 a year ($5,172 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,950. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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