Careers · Dietitians and Nutritionists · Kentucky
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Kentucky
Dietitians and nutritionists develop food and nutrition programs to promote health and prevent disease. They work in hospitals, clinics, schools, corporate wellness programs, and research facilities In Kentucky the median pay is $69,520 a year, 9% below the national median of $76,400.
$69,520median pay in Kentucky, per year
$50,010–$78,880middle half earn
1,040employed in Kentucky
$76,400U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Kentucky
201open roles like this on employer career sites, 15 in Kentucky or remote
11employers hiring
68posted in the last 7 days
CA · TX · GAwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingSocial PerceptivenessJudgment and Decision MakingWritingMonitoring
Knowledge areas
BiologyMedicine and DentistryEnglish LanguageTherapy and CounselingCustomer and Personal ServicePsychology
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dietitians and Nutritionists.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in other states
California · $98,850West Virginia · $89,440Alaska · $87,980New Jersey · $84,450Washington · $84,220Oregon · $84,180New York · $82,480District of Columbia · $82,150Hawaii · $81,920Connecticut · $80,600
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dietitians and nutritionists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against dietitians and nutritionists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.