Health Guide USA
America's Online Health Resource Guide

Dietitian Working Conditions

Dietitians and nutritionists held about 66,700 jobs in 2014. The industries that employed the most dietitians and nutritionists were as follows:

  • Hospitals; state, local, and private: 30%
  • Government: 14%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities: 10%
  • Outpatient care centers: 8%
  • Accommodation and food services: 5%

Most dietitians and nutritionists worked full time in 2014, although about 1 out of 4 worked part time. Self-employed dietitians have more flexibility in setting their schedules. They may work evenings and weekends so that they can meet with clients

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition

Find additional occupational information below:

Dietitian Duties
Dietitian Work Conditions
Dietitian Employment
Dietitian Training
Dietitian Job Outlook
Dietitian Earnings




Assessor Links USA    All Things Political

Juggling Cats    Doomsday Guide    Engineers Guide USA

To report a broken link or to suggest a new site for
our online resource guide, please Contact Us.

Proquantum Corporation.
Copyright @ 2002-2020

Use of this website is expressly subject to the various
terms and conditions set forth in our

User Agreement/Disclaimer, Privacy Policy  and Cookie Policy