Salary of a Nutritionist in Oklahoma

By Sarah Mariah, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 5 2010

Nutritionist Salaries in Oklahoma

Jobs in all health-related professions are predicted to grow until at least the year 2018 as stated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  The job of a nutritionist becomes more secure and lucrative as the demand for professionals, with specialized training in the various areas of nutrition is on the rise in Oklahoma. The United States continues to become more and more obese, and the disease and ill-health related to this condition are driving more and more people to seek professional help and guidance on what, how, and when to eat.  Nutritionists are the trained professionals licensed to provide that guidance. The healthcare industry in Oklahoma, and more specifically the field of nutrition, becomes more and more specialized as our knowledge of nutrients and their effect on the body increases. Choosing a niche in nutrition and becoming an expert in that area will secure a rewarding and lucrative place for the nutritionist in Oklahoma.

The average nutritionist salary in Oklahoma is affected by many variables, geographic location being key among these.  The following are some cities in Oklahoma and their average annual reported salary for nutritionists:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma:  $47,000
Tulsa, Oklahoma:  $43,000
Norman, Oklahoma:  $48,000