The Average Salary of Dieticians
Dietitians work in various settings including hospitals, outpatient sites, nursing homes, and private offices of physicians. Dietitian's duties not only include planning meals but also supervising the meals being prepared and served.
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Salary
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Average salary of a dietitian is $46,980. The bottom ten percent of dietitians earned less than $29,860 in 2006 while the top ten percent earned more than $68,330.
Top States
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The top paying states for dietitians are Connecticut at $58,910, New Jersey at $58,560, California at $58,040, Maryland at $56,050, and Washington at $55,460.
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Career Outlook
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In 2006, there were 57,000 dietitians employed in the United States. This number is expected to grow to 62,000 by 2016.
Types
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Four types of dietitians are clinical dietitians, consultant dietitians, community dietitians, and management dietitians. Clinical dietitians usually work in hospital settings helping to evaluate patients nutritional needs. Consultant dietitians usually work in private practice or a health care setting, helping to assess and plan for weight loss and diet programs. Community dietitians work with people of the community in agencies such as clinics or home health settings. Management dietitians work in larger settings such as cafeterias, prisons, or schools.
Education/Licensure
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To become a dietitian an individual must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree for licensure. To ensure better job opportunities one should attain a Master's degree and certificates in specializations such as cardiovascular or pediatric dietetics.
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