Salary for a Dairy Nutritionist
A dairy nutritionist works with dairy farmers, providing support and information on nutrition issues such as type and quality of various feeds. As a dairy nutritionist, your potential employers include government agriculture agencies or food companies that produce dairy products.
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Average Salary
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The average annual salary of a dairy nutritionist in the United States as of October 2010 is $58,000 according to SimplyHired.
Variations by State
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The average salary for dairy nutritionists in Wisconsin, the second highest producing dairy state in the U.S., is less than the national average at $55,000, as of October 2010, according to SimplyHired. In New York State, another high producing dairy state, the average annual salary is $68,000 as of October 2010.
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Low Dairy Producing States
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States with low dairy production show salaries much below the national average. Wyoming and Alabama, both in the bottom 10 dairy producing states, have average dairy nutritionist salaries of $51,000 and $52,000 respectfully.
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References
- Vermont Agency of Agriculture: UVM Honors "New Achievers" in Agriculture
- SimplyHired: Average Salary for Dairy Nutritionist
- SimplyHired: Compare Dairy Nutritionist Average Salaries in New York and Wisconsin
- Stuff About States: Dairy Production (2004)
- SimplyHired: Compare Dairy Nutritionist Average Salaries in Wyoming and Alabama
- Photo Credit cow. cow in farm/field image by L. Shat from Fotolia.com
