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Dietitians and Nutritionists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 29-1031. 514 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $65,000, middle half $58,108–$78,270.
Applications (LCAs)514
Median offered salary$65,000
Middle half of salaries$58,108–$78,270
10th–90th percentile$52,052–$89,720
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 195 | $59,280 |
| Level II (qualified) | 166 | $66,664 |
| Level III (experienced) | 52 | $79,676 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 26 | $92,872 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Registered Dietitian92
- Clinical Dietitian34
- Dietitian29
- Registered Dietician18
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist16
- Clinical Dietician15
- Nutritionist13
- Registered Dietitian I13
- Dietician12
- Registered Dietitian III9
- Clinical Dietitian II8
- Postdoctoral Research Associate7
- Clinical Dietitian I6
- Registered Dietitian II6
- Dietitian Specialist5
- Dietitian Nutritionist II5
- Dietitian/Nutritionist5
- Nutrition Coordinator4
- Lead Dietitian4
- Registered Dietitian, Correctional Facility4
- Assistant Professor, Nutrition Specialist3
- Clinical Nutritionist3
- Registered Dietician I3
- Senior Registered Dietitian3
- Postdoctoral Scholar3
- Culinary Nutritionist3
- Clinical Dietitian Specialist3
- Dietitian Nutritionist I - HC3
- Consultant Dietitian3
- Performance Dietician2
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 82 | $64,780 |
| FY2024 | 141 | $62,400 |
| FY2025 | 186 | $67,436 |
| FY2026 | 105 | $70,610 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).