Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,200 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Roanoke earn between $59,360 and $77,890.
- $48K10th
- $59K25th
- $70KMedian
- $78K75th
- $95K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,610 | $5,801 | $33.47 |
| Median | $69,780 | $5,815 | $33.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,360 | $4,947 | $28.54 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $77,890 | $6,491 | $37.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Roanoke earn 8% less than the Virginia average ($75,730) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $69,610 | $69,780 | $48,490 | $95,200 | 100 |
| Virginia | $75,730 | $77,380 | $44,940 | $103,130 | 1,510 |
| 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 Roanoke
On the average salary of $69,610, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $54,612 a year, or $4,551 a month and $2,100 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 (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $69,610 buys what about $74,355 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 4.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 6th of 6 Virginia metro areas for this job; Winchester pays the most ($83,530).
- Winchester$83,530
- Richmond$74,680
- Lynchburg$73,340
- Virginia Beach$73,270
- Charlottesville$72,160
- Roanoke$69,610
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 Roanoke: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Roanoke?
$33.47 an hour on average, and $33.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $54,612 a year ($4,551 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,610.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Roanoke, VA (40220). 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: 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.25, this job is 1.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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