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Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary

in Puerto Rico

The median pay for a dietitians and nutritionists in Puerto Rico is $47,210/year ($22.7/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $36K at the entry level to $76K for experienced workers.

$47K
Median annual
$22.7/hr
Hourly rate
$36K
Entry level (10th %)
$76K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in Puerto Rico?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,331/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,211/mo
Rent as % of take-home36.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$47,210/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,120/mo

About dietitians and nutritionists

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 77,570
Puerto Rico employed: 560
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Puerto Rico

Bar chart showing Dietitians and Nutritionists salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $35,540, 25th percentile $43,070, median $47,210, 75th percentile $56,670, 90th percentile $75,770. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$36K25th$43KMedian$47K75th$57K90th$76K
Bar chart showing Dietitians and Nutritionists salary percentiles in Puerto Rico: 10th percentile $35,540, 25th percentile $43,070, median $47,210, 75th percentile $56,670, 90th percentile $75,770. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level dietitians and nutritionists (10th percentile) start around $36K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $76K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.

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Dietitians and Nutritionists pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

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StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
California$99K+29%8,720
West Virginia$89K+17%520
Alaska$88K+15%130
New Jersey$84K+11%2,870
Washington$84K+10%1,450
Oregon$84K+10%700
New York$82K+8%5,330
District of Columbia$82K+8%270
Hawaii$82K+7%370
Connecticut$81K+5%860
Delaware$78K+2%290
Maryland$78K+2%1,430
Minnesota$78K+1%1,180
Vermont$77K+1%160
Virginia$77K+1%1,510
Massachusetts$77K+0%2,860
Florida$76K-0%4,370
Colorado$76K-1%1,640
Wisconsin$75K-2%1,330
New Mexico$75K-2%500
Texas$74K-3%5,320
Illinois$74K-4%2,840
Georgia$73K-4%2,020
Iowa$73K-5%630
New Hampshire$72K-6%440
Idaho$72K-6%420
Montana$72K-6%230
Rhode Island$71K-7%360
Louisiana$70K-8%800
Nebraska$70K-8%570
North Dakota$70K-8%270
South Carolina$70K-8%950
Oklahoma$70K-9%1,230
Ohio$70K-9%3,060
Kentucky$70K-9%1,040
Nevada$69K-10%560
Tennessee$68K-11%1,230
North Carolina$68K-12%2,780
Pennsylvania$67K-12%4,270
Michigan$67K-13%2,370
Kansas$67K-13%580
Indiana$66K-13%1,670
Alabama$66K-13%780
Arkansas$66K-14%650
Missouri$65K-14%1,700
Utah$65K-15%1,120
South Dakota$65K-15%210
Maine$65K-15%510
Arizona$64K-16%1,800
Wyoming$64K-16%120
Mississippi$64K-17%540
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Frequently asked questions

Can a dietitians and nutritionist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Puerto Rico?

It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $47K, rent takes 36.4% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,211/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,000/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.

What’s the entry-level salary for dietitians and nutritionists in Puerto Rico?

The 10th-percentile wage — what new dietitians and nutritionists typically earn — is $36K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,132/month.

Is dietitians and nutritionist a high-paying job in Puerto Rico?

Local pay runs 38% below the national median — $47K here vs. $76K nationally.

How does Puerto Rico compare to the national average for dietitians and nutritionists?

Puerto Rico pays $47K median vs. the U.S. average of $76K — that’s -38%.

How much do dietitians and nutritionists make in Puerto Rico?

The median is $47,210 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,540, and experienced dietitians and nutritionists can clear $75,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in Puerto Rico?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,331/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,211/month, which eats 36.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a dietitians and nutritionists salary go in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dietitians and nutritionists salary is worth about $47,210 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do dietitians and nutritionists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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