DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 975 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 76,570 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Dietitians and Nutritionists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx, NY | $61,243 | +13.2% | 17 | 4 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $60,000 | +10.9% | 11 | 7 |
| Washington, DC | $58,000 | +7.2% | 15 | 10 |
| New York, NY | $56,285 | +4.1% | 51 | 34 |
| Boston, MA | $52,142 | -3.6% | 14 | 8 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $49,806 | -7.9% | 22 | 10 |
| Orlando, FL | $49,566 | -8.3% | 11 | 5 |
| Houston, TX | $44,356 | -18% | 16 | 10 |
| Chicago, IL | $42,515 | -21.4% | 14 | 12 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $82,560 | +16.7% | 1 |
| New Hampshire | $72,800 | +12.7% | 1 |
| Kentucky | $70,000 | +5.7% | 3 |
| Oregon | $66,228 | -22.1% | 6 |
| West Virginia | $65,930 | -1.1% | 1 |
| Alaska | $64,782 | -20% | 4 |
| California | $62,400 | -33.4% | 139 |
| Nebraska | $62,400 | -9% | 31 |
| District of Columbia | $59,202 | -23.1% | 16 |
| Ohio | $56,483 | -19.3% | 10 |
| Connecticut | $55,682 | -30.2% | 7 |
| New York | $55,147 | -30.5% | 122 |
| Colorado | $55,081 | -24.1% | 8 |
| Washington | $54,766 | -32.4% | 12 |
| Virginia | $54,155 | -28% | 6 |
| Maryland | $54,080 | -31% | 8 |
| North Carolina | $53,227 | -18% | 5 |
| Massachusetts | $52,083 | -35.6% | 25 |
| South Carolina | $52,000 | -22.4% | 13 |
| Arizona | $52,000 | -20.4% | 4 |
| Wisconsin | $51,000 | -26.6% | 5 |
| Illinois | $49,774 | -26.5% | 25 |
| Florida | $48,783 | -32.1% | 60 |
| Indiana | $48,738 | -23.6% | 6 |
| New Jersey | $48,500 | -37.9% | 29 |
| Utah | $48,296 | -21.1% | 1 |
| Texas | $48,278 | -27.6% | 58 |
| New Mexico | $47,986 | -28.8% | 5 |
| Arkansas | $47,500 | -21.8% | 3 |
| Tennessee | $47,000 | -25% | 4 |
| Michigan | $45,760 | -36.9% | 16 |
| Alabama | $45,699 | -30% | 2 |
| Delaware | $45,000 | -36.7% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $44,500 | -34% | 7 |
| Missouri | $42,360 | -32.1% | 4 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,321 | -35.9% | 6 |
| Georgia | $41,932 | -43.3% | 6 |
| Iowa | $40,934 | -40.6% | 2 |
| Hawaii | $39,696 | -51.7% | 3 |
| Kansas | $38,480 | -40.7% | 1 |
| Mississippi | $35,097 | -43.3% | 3 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Dietitians and Nutritionists positions, 63% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 31% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Compass, Inc | Master's | $61,818 |
| HealthCare, Inc. | Not specified | $52,000 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | Bachelor's | $61,834 |
| The Brooklyn Hospital Center | Not specified | $49,504 |
| DaVita Inc. | Bachelor's | $64,442 |
| Sodexo, Inc. | Bachelor's | $53,500 |
| University of Michigan | Not specified | $48,236 |
| Adventist Health System/Sunbelt Inc. | Not specified | $46,946 |
| Nutrition Therapy Essentials Inc | Bachelor's | $70,720 |
| INVITE HEALTH, INC. | Bachelor's | $52,000 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Dietitians and Nutritionists is Other Services at $79,794. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Accommodation and Food Services at $53,569.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 975 DOL filings, the median salary for a Dietitians and Nutritionists is $54,080, ranging from $47,476 to $63,046.
The 90th percentile salary is $101,760 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Bronx, NY offers the highest median at $61,243.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Dietitians and Nutritionists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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