The average pay for nutritionists, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, is $66,450/year. The lowest 10% make less than $44,000/year, while the highest 10% make more than $95,000/year. You can make the most money working in these top-paying industries: • Outpatient care centers: $75,860 • Government: $66,370 • Hospitals: $66,170 • Nursing and residential care facilities: $64,310