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Nutrition Aide salary
Average nutrition aide salary
$14.64
How much does a nutrition aide make?
The average nutrition aide salary in the United States is $30,460. Nutrition aide salaries typically range between $25,000 and $36,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for nutrition aides is $14.64 per hour.
Nutrition aide salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Nutrition aides earn the highest average salary in Oregon.
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Where can a Nutrition Aide earn more?
Nutrition Aide Salaries By Experience Level
Nutrition Aide salary estimates from across the web
Average nutrition aide salary by state
Highest paying states for nutrition aides
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $37,581 | $18.07 |
| 2 | Washington | $38,761 | $18.64 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $34,604 | $16.64 |
| 4 | Vermont | $36,422 | $17.51 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $39,023 | $18.76 |
| 6 | Oregon | $39,207 | $18.85 |
| 7 | Iowa | $29,977 | $14.41 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $35,638 | $17.13 |
| 9 | New Jersey | $32,311 | $15.53 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $31,600 | $15.19 |
| 11 | Montana | $28,642 | $13.77 |
| 12 | Wisconsin | $29,047 | $13.96 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $32,205 | $15.48 |
| 14 | Michigan | $27,358 | $13.15 |
| 15 | New York | $30,627 | $14.72 |
| 16 | New Hampshire | $31,560 | $15.17 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $28,569 | $13.74 |
| 18 | Nebraska | $27,688 | $13.31 |
| 19 | Alaska | $28,692 | $13.79 |
| 20 | Utah | $31,499 | $15.14 |
| 21 | Indiana | $26,075 | $12.54 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $26,948 | $12.96 |
| 23 | Illinois | $27,576 | $13.26 |
| 24 | California | $33,518 | $16.11 |
| 25 | Colorado | $30,462 | $14.65 |
| 26 | Texas | $27,325 | $13.14 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $32,540 | $15.64 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $23,988 | $11.53 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $28,865 | $13.88 |
| 30 | Delaware | $27,374 | $13.16 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $25,659 | $12.34 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $24,369 | $11.72 |
| 33 | Ohio | $24,628 | $11.84 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $24,770 | $11.91 |
| 35 | Nevada | $26,608 | $12.79 |
| 36 | Idaho | $24,814 | $11.93 |
| 37 | Kansas | $23,118 | $11.11 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $24,015 | $11.55 |
| 39 | Arizona | $25,085 | $12.06 |
| 40 | Virginia | $25,980 | $12.49 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $23,832 | $11.46 |
| 42 | Maryland | $25,473 | $12.25 |
| 43 | Missouri | $22,669 | $10.90 |
| 44 | Georgia | $21,794 | $10.48 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $20,434 | $9.82 |
| 46 | Florida | $23,980 | $11.53 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $23,187 | $11.15 |
| 48 | Mississippi | $21,301 | $10.24 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $22,309 | $10.73 |
| 50 | Alabama | $20,763 | $9.98 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $20,434 | $9.82 |
Highest paying cities for nutrition aides
The highest-paying cities for nutrition aides are Dracut, MA, Minneapolis, MN, and Los Angeles, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dracut, MA | $35,732 | $17.18 |
| 2 | Minneapolis, MN | $34,627 | $16.65 |
| 3 | Los Angeles, CA | $33,085 | $15.91 |
| 4 | Norwalk, CT | $32,022 | $15.40 |
| 5 | Poughkeepsie, NY | $31,157 | $14.98 |
| 6 | Fort Collins, CO | $30,601 | $14.71 |
| 7 | Wausau, WI | $30,552 | $14.69 |
| 8 | Bozeman, MT | $28,454 | $13.68 |
| 9 | Woodstock, IL | $27,990 | $13.46 |
| 10 | Lansing, MI | $27,413 | $13.18 |
| 11 | Copperas Cove, TX | $27,336 | $13.14 |
| 12 | Prescott, AZ | $25,339 | $12.18 |
| 13 | Columbus, OH | $24,183 | $11.63 |
| 14 | Coral Springs, FL | $23,931 | $11.51 |
| 15 | Tulsa, OK | $23,885 | $11.48 |
Nutrition Aide salary details
A nutrition aide's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $36,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nutrition aide's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
| Average | $30,460 | $2,538 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying nutrition aide jobs
The highest paying types of nutrition aides are deli clerk, catering assistant, and food clerk.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Clerk | $32,240 | $2,687 | $15.50 | 69,311 |
| Food Clerk | $29,967 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,838 |
| Deli Worker | $28,578 | $2,382 | $13.74 | 37,658 |
| Food Prep/Dishwasher | $29,964 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,200 |
| Sandwich Artist | $23,564 | $1,964 | $11.33 | 7,813 |
| Bakery Clerk | $28,651 | $2,388 | $13.77 | 67,778 |
Top companies hiring nutrition aides now:
Which companies pay nutrition aides the most?
Nutrition aide salaries at Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners and San Ysidro Health Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nutrition aide salary at companies like Fairview Health Services and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners | $35,445 | $17.04 |
| 2 | San Ysidro Health Center | $34,227 | $16.46 |
| 3 | Fairview Health Services | $33,766 | $16.23 |
| 4 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $33,604 | $16.16 |
| 5 | Broward Health | $32,980 | $15.86 |
| 6 | Westside | $32,632 | $15.69 |
| 7 | Trinity Health | $32,189 | $15.48 |
| 8 | Health Alliance | $31,823 | $15.30 |
| 9 | Hawaii Pacific Health | $31,720 | $15.25 |
| 10 | Northwell Health | $31,509 | $15.15 |
| 11 | Mount Sinai Health System | $31,469 | $15.13 |
| 12 | Northwestern Medicine | $31,306 | $15.05 |
| 13 | BOUNDARY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL NURSING HOME | $31,253 | $15.03 |
| 14 | Dignity Health | $31,179 | $14.99 |
| 15 | Beaufort Memorial Hospital | $31,123 | $14.96 |
| 16 | Sparrow Health System | $31,068 | $14.94 |
| 17 | Planned Parenthood | $30,798 | $14.81 |
| 18 | Hospital for Special Care | $30,756 | $14.79 |
| 19 | UnityPoint Health | $30,707 | $14.76 |
| 20 | Faith Regional Health Services | $30,487 | $14.66 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Nutrition Aide salary trends
The average nutrition aide salary has risen by $7,945 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nutrition aide earned $22,515 annually, but today, they earn $30,460 a year. That works out to a 22% change in pay for nutrition aides over the last decade.
Compare nutrition aide salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nutrition aide salary over time
Compare nutrition aide salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Nutrition Aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,500 | $14.64 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $29,000 | $13.93 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $27,700 | $13.33 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $26,600 | $12.77 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $25,100 | $12.04 | +5.9% |
Recently added nutrition aide salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Li Community Hospital | Nutritional Aide-Per Diem | Patchogue, NY | 12/16/2024 | $48,293 |
| Voala | Nutrition Aide As Needed Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | 12/16/2024 | $36,940 |
| Wmchealth | Nutrition Aide | Poughkeepsie, NY | 12/12/2024 | $35,500 |
| Ridgewood Health | Food and Nutritional Aide | Jasper, AL | 12/04/2024 | $22,957 |
| Guthrie Enterprise | Nutrition Aide-Food and Nutrition | Corning, NY | 11/20/2024 | $33,204 |
| Planned Parenthood | Nutrition Aide I | Santa Ana, CA | 11/20/2024 | $41,740 |
| Li Community Hospital | Nutritional Aide-Per Diem | Patchogue, NY | 10/24/2024 | $48,293 |
| Voala | Nutrition Aide Long Beach | Long Beach, CA | 10/24/2024 | $36,940 |
| Guthrie Enterprise | Nutrition Aide-Food and Nutrition | Corning, NY | 10/23/2024 | $33,204 |
| Smtccac | Health & Nutrition Aide | Hughesville, MD | 10/23/2024 | $37,566 |
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