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Careers›Roles›Dietetics Teacher
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Dietetics Teacher

You teach dietetics in a college or program — covering nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy, food service systems, and the clinical and community practice that registered dietitians deliver. Half academic faculty, half practicing or recently practicing RD.

Dietetics Teacher pay typically runs $74K–$176K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to grow 17% through 2034.

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Industries that often hire Dietetics Teachers
Education · 94%Healthcare · 6%Professional Services · 1%Consumer Services
Job markets for Dietetics Teachers
Where Dietetics Teacher jobs concentrate · ~177 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Education
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Dietetics Teacher

Most days tend to involve a blend of classroom instruction, supervised practice oversight, and accreditation work — leading didactic content, supervising students on rotations, and partnering with clinical and community sites that host placements. You'll often spend part of the time on scholarly or program development work that academic appointments require.

The harder part is often the breadth of dietetics practice combined with the regulatory complexity of accreditation and credentialing. You'll typically work across cohorts moving toward registration while keeping content current with evolving evidence and the shifting role of dietitians in healthcare and community settings.

People who tend to thrive here are dietetics-grounded, patient teachers, and comfortable with the academic rhythm of accreditation cycles. The trade-off is the resource constraints of allied-health programs and the cumulative work of preparing students for both registration and practice. If you find satisfaction in shaping clinicians who go on to change how people eat and feel, the work can be quietly meaningful.

What people in this role value
Working ConditionsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Financial Services$96K+59%
Energy & Utilities$92K+53%
Professional Services$91K+50%
Technology & Information$87K+44%
Wholesale & Distribution$66K+10%
Compared to Education average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Dietetics Teachers (SOC 25-1071.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$52K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
230K
U.S. Employment
+17.3%
10yr Growth
27K
Annual Openings

How Dietetics Teacher pay & employment are changing

$74K$72K$69K$67K$65K201920202021202220232024$65K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionSpeakingInstructingActive LearningCritical ThinkingActive ListeningWritingLearning StrategiesJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem Solving
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
25-1071.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Dietetics Teacher

What does a Dietetics Teacher do?

You teach dietetics in a college or program — covering nutrition science, medical nutrition therapy, food service systems, and the clinical and community practice that registered dietitians deliver. Half academic faculty, half practicing or recently practicing RD.

How much does a Dietetics Teacher make?

Median pay for a Dietetics Teacher is about $106K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $52K to $208K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Dietetics Teacher need?

Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Instructing, Active Learning, and Critical Thinking.

What education do you need to be a Dietetics Teacher?

Most people in this role hold a master's degree.

Is a Dietetics Teacher in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 17.3% through 2034, with roughly 229,720 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Dietetics Teacher?

Closely related roles include Gastroenterology Teacher, Psychiatric Aides Teacher, and Urology Teacher.

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