Salary of a Nutritionist in Washington

By Julie Sorey, allied health world contributing writer
Published: July, 7 2010

Nutritionist Salaries in Washington

Celebrity diets are always big news and there is rising concern over what is actually in the foods we eat every day. Someone looking for a career change that already has leadership skills can get minimum nutrition certification and easily crossover into this growing field. Popular titles are Nutrition Assistant or Director of Food & Nutrition. There are many part time positions available for registered or clinical dietician/nutritionists in Washington.

The average nutritionist salary in Washington is typically $40,000/per year for entry-level positions. These jobs will often ask for registration with the ADA as well as a state certificate. Internships and work-study opportunities are available in the larger cities of Spokane, Bellingham, Tacoma and Vancouver that offer pay consistent with the entry-level average in this state.

Here is some interesting salary information for nutritionist positions currently being offered in Washington:

• Certified Educators - specializing in diabetes or clinical input are currently advertised at $25 – $28.00/per hour, which yields $48,000 - $52,000/per year
• Food Administrator -  position calls for experience plus a degree in nutrition (or related field) earns $50,000/per year
• Nutrition Generalist  -  providing nutrition services, can earn from $37,596 - $53,300/per year
• Registered or Clinical Dietician $52,000 - $55,000/per year
• Diet Technician $34,000 - $40,000/per year
• Nutrition Department Director $86,962 - $130,443/per year