Editor’s Note: The Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession continues to provide the most comprehensive and authoritative source of information on compensation in the profession. It should prove to be an asset to practitioners and their employers in all major practice settings, as well as provide reference material for self-employed nutrition/dietetics practitioners.A detailed electronic report of survey results is available through the Academy website. This comprehensive report details compensation for dozens of core dietitian and dietetic technician jobs, broken down by job title, region, education, experience, supervisory responsibility, and much more. Of particular interest to practitioners will be the interactive salary calculator, which offers the user an estimation of what practitioners with similar characteristics and in similar situations earn, on average. Access the full compensation and benefits survey report (free to Academy members) at www.eatrightPRO.org/salarysurvey. Results are in for the ninth edition of the most comprehensive survey of nutrition/dietetics compensation available: the Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019, sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Commission on Dietetic Registration. The median hourly wage among practicing RDNs (registered dietitian nutritionists) is $32.97 per hour (as of April 1, 2019). If annualized, this equates to a full-time salary of approximately $68,600 per year. The median hourly wage among practicing NDTRs (nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered) is $22.00 per hour, equating to an annualized full-time salary of approximately $45,800 per year. As in all past surveys, wages varied by position, and the importance of increased education and job responsibility to increased compensation is still apparent. Nutrition/dietetics practitioners continue to receive attractive benefits packages.About The SurveyOver the years, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has received many requests from members for objective, reliable information about industry norms for pay and benefit levels for the dietetics profession. The Academy responded to members’ needs in 2002 by commissioning the Dietetics Compensation & Benefits Survey, the most comprehensive survey of its type in the profession up to that point. To continue to provide this valuable resource, the Academy and the Commission on Dietetic Registration have funded updates of that original extensive survey in alternate years beginning in 2005, building on the strengths of the initial effort and improving it with several refinements.The 2019 survey was conducted across a probability sample drawn from the population of domestic Academy members plus domestic nonmembers maintaining current registration as an RDN or NDTR. To preserve confidentiality, an outside research firm was contracted to collect data via the Internet from August 15 through September 16, 2019.From the sample of 37,440, a total of 8,765 usable responses were received—a 23% response rate.Because the survey sample was stratified by registration type (RDN vs NDTR), Academy membership status (member vs nonmember), and availability of e-mail address (to determine the contact method for the survey), results have been weighted in tabulation to accurately reflect true population proportions.The margin of error for all responding RDN practitioners is ±1.1 percentage points; for all responding NDTR practitioners, ±3.7. Over the years, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has received many requests from members for objective, reliable information about industry norms for pay and benefit levels for the dietetics profession. The Academy responded to members’ needs in 2002 by commissioning the Dietetics Compensation & Benefits Survey, the most comprehensive survey of its type in the profession up to that point. To continue to provide this valuable resource, the Academy and the Commission on Dietetic Registration have funded updates of that original extensive survey in alternate years beginning in 2005, building on the strengths of the initial effort and improving it with several refinements. The 2019 survey was conducted across a probability sample drawn from the population of domestic Academy members plus domestic nonmembers maintaining current registration as an RDN or NDTR. To preserve confidentiality, an outside research firm was contracted to collect data via the Internet from August 15 through September 16, 2019. From the sample of 37,440, a total of 8,765 usable responses were received—a 23% response rate. Because the survey sample was stratified by registration type (RDN vs NDTR), Academy membership status (member vs nonmember), and availability of e-mail address (to determine the contact method for the survey), results have been weighted in tabulation to accurately reflect true population proportions. The margin of error for all responding RDN practitioners is ±1.1 percentage points; for all responding NDTR practitioners, ±3.7. As in all prior administrations (most recently, 2017),1Rogers D. Compensation & Benefits Survey 2017.J Acad Nutr Diet. 2018; 118: 499-511Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (15) Google Scholar the survey sought to measure compensation for nutrition/dietetics-related employment, which was purposely conceived broadly:A nutrition/dietetics-related position is considered to be any position that requires or makes use of your education, training, and/or experience in nutrition or dietetics, including situations outside of “traditional” dietetics practice. By way of example, respondents were referred to an enclosure naming and briefly describing 60 core nutrition/dietetics positions. These positions included not only “traditional” dietetics jobs such as clinical dietitian, outpatient dietitian, or WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) nutritionist, but also jobs in such areas as consulting, sales, and communications. Based on this definition of nutrition/dietetics-related employment, 84% reported they are currently employed or self-employed in the field (Table 1). Of the 16% not currently working in the field, roughly half would like to or expect to do so in the future. Three percent of all respondents indicated they had been let go from a nutrition/dietetics-related job due to economic conditions (eg, staff reductions, facility closings) in the 12 months prior to the survey administration; that figure is the same as in 2015 and 2017, and well below the 12% recorded in 2009 during the last recession.Table 1Prevalence of nutrition/dietetics-related employment from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019CredentialRespondingWorking in fieldUnweightedWeighted←n→%RDNsaRDN=registered dietitian nutritionist.7,9668,35185NDTRsbNDTR=nutrition and dietetic technician, registered.79941471Total8,7658,76584a RDN=registered dietitian nutritionist.b NDTR=nutrition and dietetic technician, registered. Open table in a new tab Among those not currently employed in a nutrition/dietetics-related position, primary causes include being at home raising a family (25%), finding a higher-paying job outside of the field (18%), and changing career or profession (17%). About 1 in 10 (9%) indicated they have not been able to find employment in the nutrition/dietetics field, down 5 points from 2017, and 25% label themselves as retired, up 6 points since 2017. Other reasons cited for nonemployment in the field were: relocated or in the process of relocating (7%), promoted to a non-dietetics-related position (6%), currently a student (3%), and disability or health problems (3%). The balance of the results discussed here reflect the 7,415 respondents (7,377 weighted) who indicated they are currently employed or self-employed in a nutrition/dietetics-related position—“practitioners.” Those who were employed or self-employed in more than one such position were asked to respond only for what they considered to be their primary nutrition/dietetics-related position. Ninety-five percent of practitioners are women, similar to prior surveys. The median age of practitioners is 41, similar to the median of 42 in 2017; 21% are 55 or older; and 32% are under 35. Six percent indicated they are of Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish origin, and 10% indicated a race other than white (5% Asian, 3% black or African American, and 2% other). New to the 2019 study were several disability- and health-related questions. A small percentage of practitioners indicated they have a long-lasting condition: 1% are blind, deaf, or have a severe vision or hearing impairment, and 1% have a condition that substantially limits one or more basic physical activities such as walking, climbing stairs, reaching, lifting, or carrying. Due to a physical, mental, or emotional condition lasting 6 months or more, 2% have had difficulty learning, remembering, or concentrating, and 1% have had difficulty working at a job or business. Similar to the three previous studies, over half of RDNs hold a graduate degree (50% master’s, 3% doctoral). The proportion of NDTRs holding a bachelor’s degree or higher has remained unchanged since 2017, at 55%. Thirty-nine percent of RDNs and 4% of NDTRs reported holding a state license or certification (not required in all states). The typical (median) practicing RDN reported 12 years of work experience in the nutrition/dietetics field (excluding time taken off to return to school, raise a family, or work in other areas), which is similar to the median of 13 years reported in 2017. The median for NDTRs is now 10 years, compared with 8 in 2017. Eight percent of practitioners are self-employed, 39% work for a for-profit firm, 37% work for a nonprofit (other than government), and 15% work for government (other than military). Less than 1% work for the military (Figure 1). Self-employment is more common among RDNs than NDTRs (8% vs 3%, respectively), and a somewhat greater proportion of NDTRs are found in nonprofit settings (37% of RDNs, 49% of NDTRs). The most common work setting for RDNs, indicated by about 1 in 5 (22%), is an inpatient acute-care facility. Twenty percent reported working in an ambulatory or outpatient care facility (eg, clinic, physician’s office), followed by long-term care at 9%. These top three settings employ about half of all practicing RDNs. The other half work across numerous other settings, with no other individual setting accounting for more than 7%. The majority of NDTRs work in three settings: inpatient acute-care facilities (30%), long-term care facilities (20%), or social services organizations (15%). No other individual setting was indicated by more than 7% (Figure 2). The typical (median) practitioner works in a large organization employing 1,812 people at all locations. RDNs tend to work in larger organizations than NDTRs (medians 1,907 and 500, respectively) (Figure 3). Respondents were asked to review a list of 60 core position titles and brief descriptions and identify the one description that most closely matched their primary position, even if the job title differed from their own. Ninety-four percent of responding practitioners found a match; thus the compensation data reported here represent the vast majority of nutrition/dietetics employment situations. The 60 positions are grouped into seven distinct practice areas, with acute care or inpatient the most prevalent and consultation or business and education or research the least (Table 2). Among RDNs, the most commonly held positions are found in clinical and outpatient settings (Table 3). Among NDTRs, five positions account for most of the employment (Table 4).Table 2Practice area of practicing RDNsaRDN=registered dietitian nutritionist. (weighted n=7,082) and practicing NDTRsbNDTR=nutrition and dietetic technician, registered. (weighted n=295), based on primary position selected, from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019Practice areaRDNsNDTRs←%→Clinical nutritionAcute care or inpatient4042Ambulatory care140Long-term care68Community918Food and nutrition management920Consultation and business92Education and research61a RDN=registered dietitian nutritionist.b NDTR=nutrition and dietetic technician, registered. Open table in a new tab Table 3Most prevalent positions among practicing RDNsaRDN=registered dietitian nutritionist. (weighted n=7,082) from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019Position%Clinical dietitian19Specialist—diabetes3Specialist—renal7Pediatric or neonatal dietitian3Nutrition support dietitian3Outpatient dietitianGeneral4Specialist—diabetes3Specialist—renal3Clinical dietitian, long-term care6WICbWIC=Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. nutritionist4Public health nutritionist3Director of food and nutrition services3Private practice dietitian—patient or client nutrition care3a RDN=registered dietitian nutritionist.b WIC=Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Open table in a new tab Table 4Most prevalent positions among practicing NDTRsaNDTR=nutrition and dietetic technician, registered. (weighted n=295) from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019Position%Dietetic technicianClinical41Long-term care8WICbWIC=Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. nutritionist12Director of food and nutrition services5Dietetic technician, foodservice management10a NDTR=nutrition and dietetic technician, registered.b WIC=Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. Open table in a new tab In all, 6% of RDNs and 2% of NDTRs indicated they are owners of, or partners in, their practices. About 1 in 5 practitioners overall (22%) are executives, directors, or managers, and another 17% are supervisors or coordinators (Figure 4). In a related question, 35% of RDNs and 40% of NDTRs reported they directly or indirectly supervise employees compared with 38% and 43% in 2017, respectively (Figure 5). For those supervising, the median number supervised is 8 for RDNs and 11 for NDTRs. In all, 23% of RDNs and 24% of NDTRs reported managing a budget, results similar to recent surveys, and 9% of RDNs and 8% of NDTRs manage budgets of $500,000 or more. Median budget size (among those managing budgets) is $287,000 for RDNs and $289,000 for NDTRs (Figure 6).Figure 5Number supervised directly or indirectly by nutrition/dietetics practitioners (weighted n=7,377), from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)Figure 6Budget responsibility of nutrition/dietetics practitioners (weighted n=7,377), from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT) Four in 5 practicing RDNs (81%) reported that their primary nutrition/dietetics-related positions are full time and year-round. Nearly two-thirds of practicing RDNs (63%) are salaried, 30% are paid an hourly wage, and 7% have some other pay basis (including those self-employed). Because the prevalence of part-time employment can make salary comparisons difficult, compensation is reported in two ways: in terms of hourly wage and in terms of total cash compensation (which includes not only salary but also earnings from overtime pay, shift differentials, on-call premiums, commissions, incentive pay, bonuses, and profit sharing). Hourly wage is assessed for all answering respondents; total cash compensation is examined only for those working full time for at least 1 year in the position. Among all practicing RDNs in all positions, the median hourly wage as of April 1, 2019, was $32.97. If annualized (×40 hours/week × 52 weeks/year), this equates to a full-time salary of approximately $68,600 per year. Median total cash compensation for RDNs employed in the position full time for at least 1 year was also $68,600. These results are higher than the most current Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates for dietitians and nutritionists, at $29.43 per hour (on average), annualized at $61,210.2US Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor StatisticsOccupational Employment Statistics, May 2018: 29-1031 Dietitians and Nutritionists.www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291031.htmDate accessed: October 5, 2019Google Scholar Two factors help account for the discrepancy: these survey data are current as of April 1, 2019, nearly a year more current than the BLS estimate, and BLS does not restrict its estimate to registered dietitians and nutritionists. Compensation spans a wide range for RDNs (Table 5). Helping to account for this range, a number of factors show strong associations with RDN compensation. The figures that follow (Figure 7, Figure 8, Figure 9, Figure 10, Figure 11, Figure 12, Figure 13, Figure 14, Figure 15) demonstrate the relationship between hourly wage and a number of variables. Note that all factors are based on respondent self-reports and are thus subject to some variation in how terms were understood.Table 5RDNaRDN=registered dietitian nutritionist. compensation at selected percentiles: hourly wage (weighted n=6,742) and total cash compensation for full-time employees in position at least 1 year (weighted n=4,418) from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019PercentileHourly wageTotal cash←$→10th (10% earn less)24.0450,90025th (25% earn less)27.6958,00050th (50% earn less)32.9768,60075th (75% earn less)40.0083,20090th (90% earn less)51.28104,800a RDN=registered dietitian nutritionist. Open table in a new tab Figure 8Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) hourly wage by Academy membership. Bars are delimited by the 25th and 75th percentiles; horizontal line marks the median (50th percentile). From Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)Figure 9Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) hourly wage by experience (years in the field). Bars are delimited by the 25th and 75th percentiles; horizontal line marks the median (50th percentile). From Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)Figure 10Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) hourly wage by number directly and indirectly supervised. Bars are delimited by the 25th and 75th percentiles; horizontal line marks the median (50th percentile). From Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)Figure 11Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) hourly wage by budget responsibility. Bars are delimited by the 25th and 75th percentiles; horizontal line marks the median (50th percentile). From Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)Figure 12Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) hourly wage by patient and client nutritional risk. Bars are delimited by the 25th and 75th percentiles; horizontal line marks the median (50th percentile). From Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)Figure 13Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) hourly wage by practice area of primary position. Bars are delimited by the 25th and 75th percentiles; horizontal line marks the median (50th percentile). From Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)Figure 14Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) hourly wage by employment sector. Bars are delimited by the 25th and 75th percentiles; horizontal line marks the median (50th percentile). From Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT)Figure 15Registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) hourly wage by location (census divisions). Bars are delimited by the 25th and 75th percentiles; horizontal line marks the median (50th percentile). From Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019.View Large Image Figure ViewerDownload Hi-res image Download (PPT) Education beyond the bachelor’s degree continues to be associated with hourly wage gains. The difference between the median wage of RDNs with a bachelor’s as their highest degree (any major), and that of RDNs with a master’s degree (any major), is $2.07 per hour in 2019. Earning a doctorate degree is associated with even greater gains; median earnings for those with a doctorate (at $49.11) are more than $17 per hour above RDNs with a bachelor’s degree (Figure 7). Historically, those with a state license earned somewhat less than those without, likely due (at least in part) to the effects of the large nonlicensed pool of RDNs in California, a high-wage state. In 2019, that median gap is $1.65 per hour. Holding one or more of the specialty certifications asked about correlates with a larger wage differential: $34.95 per hour vs $32.00 for those without. Highest median hourly wages by specialty certifications include certified specialist in sports dietetics ($40.83), certified diabetes educator ($36.54), certified dietary manager, food protection professional ($36.23), and certified specialist in gerontological nutrition ($36.05). The association between Academy membership and compensation is positive at the 50th percentile (difference of $0.76 between members and nonmembers) and even greater at the 75th percentile (difference of $3.09) (Figure 8). As would be expected, years of experience in the nutrition/dietetics field is strongly associated with compensation; those with 20 or more years of experience earn a median wage $11.07 per hour above those in the field less than 5 years (Figure 9). Supervisory responsibility is strongly associated with wage gains; those reporting direct or indirect supervision of 100 or more employees have a median hourly wage $14.17 greater than those who do not supervise others (Figure 10). More than 6 in 10 RDNs report no supervisory authority; this represents a potential area of opportunity for increased earnings. Budget responsibility also correlates with hourly wages, with gains increasing as budget size increases. Those responsible for budgets of $1 million or more earn a median hourly wage 35% greater than those with no budget responsibility (Figure 11). Although 35% of practicing RDNs have some supervisory responsibility, only 23% manage budgets. Acquiring budget responsibility represents another possible growth opportunity for RDN income. As in prior surveys, subjectively assessed nutritional risk of the majority of patients or clients seen shows little correlation with wages, with the median amount being very similar for those working mostly with high-risk patients ($31.76 per hour) and those working mostly with lower-risk patients ($32.00 per hour). However, RDNs who do not see patients or clients earn substantially more than those who do, earning a median wage more than $8 per hour higher. This finding is primarily attributable to the fact that those who do not see patients or clients have other characteristics that correlate with higher wages. For example, being faculty members, being involved in management and supervisory functions, and having budget authority (Figure 12). Hourly wages tend to be highest in the practice areas of food and nutrition management, consultation and business, and education and research (Figure 13). Among those employed, median wages tend to be similar for RDNs across different employment sectors (with the exception of military). The 2019 results for those self-employed are markedly higher than 2017 (Figure 14). RDN compensation varies to some degree according to location. In terms of the nine standard census divisions, RDNs on the coasts (in New England, Middle Atlantic, and Pacific states) earn median wages higher than $34 per hour; RDNs in other areas of the country earn medians less than $33 (Figure 15). In addition to their base pay, 2 in 5 practicing RDNs (40%) indicated they received at least one type of additional cash compensation in the 12 months prior to April 1, 2019—most commonly bonuses (19%) or overtime (12%) (Figure 16). Eighty-one percent of practicing NDTRs reported that their primary nutrition/dietetics-related position is full time and year-round. Among all practicing NDTRs in all positions, the median hourly wage as of April 1, 2019, was $22.00 per hour; if annualized, this equates to a salary of approximately $45,800 per year. Median total cash compensation for NDTRs employed in the position full time for at least 1 year was $46,700. As with RDNs, these current survey estimates are much higher than those published by the BLS for dietetic technicians (May 2018 mean=$14.49, annualized at $30,130).3US Department of Labor, US Bureau of Labor StatisticsOccupational Employment Statistics, May 2018: 29-2051 Dietetic Technicians.www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292051.htmDate accessed: October 7, 2019Google Scholar Two factors help account for the discrepancy: the survey data are current as of April 1, 2019, nearly a year more current than the BLS estimate, and BLS does not restrict its estimate to dietetic technicians, registered. Three in 10 NDTRs (31%) are salaried, 68% are paid an hourly wage, and 2% have some other pay basis (including those self-employed). Like RDNs, NDTR compensation also spans a considerable range (Table 6).Table 6NDTRaNDTR=nutrition and dietetic technician, registered. compensation at selected percentiles: hourly wage (weighted n=278) and total cash compensation for full-time employees in position at least 1 year (weighted n=175) from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019PercentileHourly wageTotal cash←$→10th (10% earn less)16.3435,50025th (25% earn less)19.0040,60050th (50% earn less)22.0046,70075th (75% earn less)26.4356,60090th (90% earn less)33.2370,800a NDTR=nutrition and dietetic technician, registered. Open table in a new tab Major factors associated with NDTR compensation levels are the same as for RDNs: experience, responsibility, and location. The practice area of food and nutrition management appears to hold the greatest promise for NDTRs, with a median wage of $25.86. As with RDN compensation, median NDTR wages do vary somewhat by location. Median wage for those in the Pacific states is $2 per hour above the national figure; those in West South Central states reported a median of more than $3 less than the national figure. Academy membership is associated with modestly higher compensation levels for NDTRs; the differential in median hourly wage in 2019 is $0.80 per hour. Although many are employed part time, nutrition/dietetics practitioners as a group are offered considerable benefits packages through their employers (Table 7). Eight in 10 practitioners (83%) reported their employers offer them some type of retirement benefit (whether they take advantage of it or not). This figure is essentially unchanged from 2011, although the proportion being offered a defined benefit plan (pension) has plummeted from 36% in 2011 to 19% now. In 2019, 68% of employers offer a defined contribution plan (eg, 401(k)) to which they contribute, and another 9% such a plan without employer contribution.Table 7Prevalence of benefits offered to nutrition/dietetics practitioners (weighted n=7,377) as part of employment or self-employment from Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019BenefitOffered%NETaNET=one or more items in category.: any retirement benefit83Defined benefit retirement plan (pension)19Defined contribution plan77InsuranceLife78Disability (long or short term)76Accidental death and dismemberment66Long-term care47Business travel20High-deductible medical for employees63High-deductible medical for dependents61Lower-deductible medical or managed care plan for employees69Lower-deductible medical or managed care plan for dependents67Dental or group plan for employees80Dental or group plan for dependents77Prescription drug benefit72Vision or group plan78Health care reimbursement or flexible spending account71Retiree medical coverage28NET: paid time off84NET: benefits related to professional or career development72NET: other benefits related to quality of work life88a NET=one or more items in category. Open table in a new tab A majority of practitioners are offered the following benefits: life insurance, disability insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, medical coverage for themselves and dependents, dental coverage for themselves and dependents, a prescription drug benefit, vision insurance, and a health care reimbursement or flexible spending account. The proportions of employers contributing toward most of those coverages, however, are much lower. Results for a long list of other benefits, including paid time off and professional or career development items, were also quite similar to those seen in 2017. Eighty-four percent of practitioners are offered some form of paid time off, including 81% offered paid vacation or personal time off, 68% offered paid holidays, and 64% offered paid sick days. Seventy-two percent are offered one or more of the benefits classified as professional or career development, led by funding or time off for professional development (eg, conferences, seminars) and college tuition for employees. Eighty-eight percent are offered one or more of a variety of quality of work life benefits, led by on-site parking, employee assistance programs, wellness programs, and unpaid personal leave. Very few employers are offering adoption assistance, stock options, tuition assistance for dependents, child care subsidies or on-site facilities, or profit sharing. In underwriting the Compensation & Benefits Survey of the Dietetics Profession 2019, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Commission on Dietetic Registration have again provided a comprehensive and current resource to help nutrition/dietetics practitioners manage their careers. This survey provides valuable perspectives on how specific jobs are compensated, shows how a variety of factors relate to compensation levels, and identifies important trends.