The salary statistics of dietitians and nutritionists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare dietitians and nutritionists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,650 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $45,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $59,370 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $74,650 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,690 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for dietitians and nutritionists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) dietitians and nutritionists is $92,690. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $59,370. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid dietitians and nutritionists is $32,650.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of dietitians and nutritionists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $59,370 | -1.08% | 18.33% |
| 2017 | $60,010 | 6.35% | - |
| 2016 | $56,200 | 14.75% | - |
| 2015 | $47,910 | 3.42% | - |
| 2014 | $46,270 | -3.07% | - |
| 2013 | $47,690 | -1.68% | - |
| 2012 | $48,490 | - | - |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].