Dietitians and Nutritionists in Illinois
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Projected employment for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Illinois is growing faster than average.
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Dietitians and Nutritionists in Illinois earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Dietitians and Nutritionists Work in Illinois?
In 2018, there were 2,590 Dietitians and Nutritionists working in the state.
There were 2,340 Dietitians and Nutritionists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 250 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 810 Dietitians and Nutritionists working in it, which means Illinois has more Dietitians and Nutritionists than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Dietitians and Nutritionists in this state are growing at a rate of 5.1% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 14.6%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 160 annual job openings, and a total of 2,460 jobs for Illinois Dietitians and Nutritionists in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 5,400 annual jobs and 77,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Dietitians and Nutritionists Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Dietitians and Nutritionists ranged from $34,800 to $79,020 with $58,650 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.73 to $37.99. The median hourly rate was $28.2.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $27.56 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.64.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Illinois Metros for Dietitians and Nutritionists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Dietitians and Nutritionists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 1,970 | $60,110 |
St. Louis, MO-IL | 540 | $56,090 |
Peoria, IL | 100 | $52,370 |
Rockford, IL | 70 | $56,260 |
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 70 | $48,200 |
Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | 60 | $52,270 |
Bloomington, IL | 40 | $54,330 |
Decatur, IL | 40 | $43,910 |
Springfield, IL | 30 | $55,400 |
Carbondale-Marion, IL | 30 | $61,220 |
Top States for Dietitians and Nutritionists Employment
View the list below to see where most Dietitians and Nutritionists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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California | 7,930 | $75,830 |
Texas | 4,930 | $57,000 |
New York | 4,710 | $66,670 |
Pennsylvania | 3,310 | $56,700 |
Florida | 2,860 | $59,880 |
Illinois | 2,590 | $58,650 |
Ohio | 2,340 | $57,150 |
Georgia | 2,200 | $54,210 |
North Carolina | 2,040 | $54,620 |
Michigan | 2,010 | $56,370 |
Massachusetts | 1,880 | $64,160 |
New Jersey | 1,860 | $68,160 |
Washington | 1,450 | $63,580 |
Missouri | 1,440 | $51,660 |
Virginia | 1,440 | $61,980 |
Wisconsin | 1,430 | $56,190 |
Arizona | 1,390 | $55,790 |
Maryland | 1,150 | $68,790 |
Indiana | 1,140 | $56,040 |
Minnesota | 1,110 | $60,800 |
Below are the states where Dietitians and Nutritionists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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California | $75,830 |
Hawaii | $69,960 |
Connecticut | $69,160 |
Maryland | $68,790 |
New Jersey | $68,160 |
Rhode Island | $68,050 |
Alaska | $67,690 |
Oregon | $67,610 |
Nevada | $66,880 |
New York | $66,670 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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