How much money does a dietitian make?

A dietitian makes an average of $55,240 per year or an hourly rate of approximately $26.56. The salary for a dietitian ranges from around $35,000 to about $78,000.

The highest-paid dietitians made $98,500 in 2012. Dietitians typically make less than nurse practitioners and physical therapists, but they make more than emergency medical technicians and clinical lab technicians. A dietitian is required to have a bachelor's degree, and many states require dietitians to be licensed. The job market for dietitians is very strong. The occupation is rapidly expanding thanks to increasing amount of new information regarding the connection between diet and health.