What Is the Yearly Salary of a Dietician?
Dietitians plan and manage food programs for large institutions such as prisons, hospitals and schools. A dietician works to improve the health of the people under her care by planning nutritious meals and recommending a proper diet. Dietitians are well-compensated for their work, earning a median income of $50,590, with specialists and supervisors in the field making especially high salaries.
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Compensation
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median income of a dietitian in May 2008 was $50,590, with the middle 50 percent earning between $41,060 and $61,790. The lowest 10 percent of earners earned less than $31,460, while the 10 percent earning the most money earned more than $73,410.
The salary stayed relatively consistent between 2008 and 2010, as the website Indeed.com, using data from October 2010, places the salary for the middle 50 percent at between $41,008 and $66,560. The average salary, according to Payscale.com, was $62,000.
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most dietitians are required to receive some form of state licensing or registration, decreasing the pool of eligible candidates for open positions and raising the profession's salary. Although most dietitians in full-time positions receive some sort of benefits, the bulk of their compensation comes from a yearly salary. According to PayScale.com, few receive bonuses.
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Types
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There are several types of dietitians. Clinical dietitians provide care to people in need of medical treatment, such as residents of nursing homes and hospitals. Community dietitians counsel communities and individuals. Management dietitians oversee the serving of meals in large institutions. And consultant dietitians provide personalized counseling to clients, often running their own private practice. Salaries vary, but according to Indeed.com, supervisory positions tend to make an average of $87,000 per year.
Related Positions
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are a number of positions closely related to dietitians. Dietitic technicians, who do not require a license, assist dietitians in their duties and receive a median salary of $26,990 annually. Food service managers supervise the running of restaurants and other businesses that serve food; their median salary was $46,320. Health educators promote a healthy lifestyle among communities by promoting nutrition and behaviors that can prevent injury, with a median compensation of $44,000.
Considerations
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the salary of a dietitian can vary due to factors beyond the duties of the position. Compensation can also be affected by education level, geographic region and the number of years in which the dietitian has held his position.
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