Dietitians and Nutritionists
SOC Code: 29-1031 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Dietitians and Nutritionists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $77,646 | $94,411 | $111,155 | $127,920 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $80,163 | $94,619 | $109,075 | $123,531 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $67,787 | $84,718 | $101,670 | $118,602 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $70,304 | $86,216 | $102,128 | $118,040 |
| Merced, CA | $70,054 | $85,696 | $101,358 | $117,000 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,197 | $69,160 | $92,123 | $115,086 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $74,131 | $87,173 | $100,194 | $113,235 |
| Modesto, CA | $77,605 | $89,128 | $100,672 | $112,195 |
| Yuba City, CA | $68,058 | $82,306 | $96,574 | $110,822 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $76,107 | $87,443 | $98,758 | $110,094 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA, Inc. | 9 | $14,353,244 |
| LEGACY SALMON CREEK MEDICAL CENTER | 1 | $71,282 |
| Laguna Beach Community Clinic, Inc. | 1 | $98,280 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Hospital, Stanford | 1 | $98,363 |
| MercyOne North Iowa | 1 | $79,040 |
| Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC | 1 | $49,587 |
| Stanford Health Care | 1 | $91,853 |
| The Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital Authority d/b/a Atrium Health | 1 | $54,766 |
| The George Washington University Hospital | 1 | $73,185 |
| University of Michigan | 1 | $60,500 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | $67,392 |
| 2023 | 3 | $77,327 |
| 2024 | 9 | $14,357,608 |
| 2025 | 6 | $67,460 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Judgment and Decision Making | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.9 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.9 | |
| Writing | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Biology | 4.4 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.3 |
| English Language | 4.1 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4.1 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.0 |
| Psychology | 3.9 |
| Education and Training | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | 53.3% |
| Doctoral degree | 33.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.0% |
| Associate's degree | 3.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
- Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
- Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
- Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
- Coordinate diet counseling services.
- Plan, conduct, and evaluate dietary, nutritional, and epidemiological research.
- Plan and conduct training programs in dietetics, nutrition, and institutional management and administration for medical students, health-care personnel, and the general public.
Technology Skills
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