Dietitian and Nutritionist Salary in New Mexico: $75,719 (2026)
Quick Answer:Across New Mexico's 17 metropolitan areas, the average median dietitian and nutritionist pay sits at $75,719/year heading into 2026 — a figure projected from 2025 BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 29-1031. Because New Mexico sits at BEA RPP 94.4 (6% below the U.S. baseline), that statewide median translates to roughly $80,211 in nationally-comparable purchasing power. Highest-paying metros: Albuquerque ($75,590), Rio Rancho ($74,233), Farmington ($71,080).
New Mexico Dietitian and Nutritionist Salary Range
Overall salary range in New Mexico: $45,154 (lowest entry-level) to $106,910 (highest top earner)
New Mexico vs National Average
New Mexico dietitians and nutritionists earn 4.61% less than the national median ($-3,661/year difference).
New Mexico Dietitian and Nutritionist Salary Distribution (2026)
Dietitian and Nutritionist salaries in New Mexico range from $54,416 (entry-level, 10th percentile) to $93,455 (top earners, 90th percentile), with a median of $75,719. The New Mexico median is $3,661 below the US national median of $79,380. The average hourly rate is $36.40/hr. Approximately 410 dietitian and nutritionists are employed across 17 cities.
2019 BLS Actual
$58,393
2025 BLS Actual
$72,877
2026 Current Est.
$75,719
2019–2027 Growth
+34.7%
Salary Trajectory for Dietitians and Nutritionists in New Mexico (2019–2027)
2019–2025: actual BLS OEWS data for this metro area. 2026+: CAGR 3.90% projection.
| Year | Annual Salary | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $58,393 | Actual |
| 2020 | $59,727 | Actual |
| 2021 | $61,659 | Actual |
| 2022 | $66,165 | Actual |
| 2023 | $63,863 | Actual |
| 2024 | $67,033 | Actual |
| 2025 | $72,877 | Actual |
| 2026(current) | $75,719 | Estimated |
| 2027 | $78,672 | Projected |
Based on 7 years of BLS OEWS data for the New Mexico metropolitan area, the median dietitian and nutritionist salary grew 24.8% from $58,393 (2019) to $72,877 (2025). At a 3.90% compound annual growth rate, salaries are projected to reach $78,672 by 2027 — a total increase of $20,279 (34.73%) from 2019.
Note: Historical values (2019–2025) are actual BLS OEWS figures for the New Mexico metropolitan area, sourced from annual Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. 2026–2026 figures are current estimates, and 2027 values are projections, calculated using a 3.90% CAGR derived from 7-year BLS historical data. Actual salaries may vary based on employer, experience, certifications, and local market conditions.
Top 5 Highest Paying Cities in New Mexico
Lowest Paying Cities in New Mexico
| City | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Taos | $68,937 |
| Los Alamos | $69,066 |
| Las Cruces | $69,301 |
| Los Lunas | $69,647 |
| Las Vegas | $69,659 |
Best Value Cities for Dietitians and Nutritionists in New Mexico
When adjusted for local cost of living, these New Mexico cities offer the most purchasing power for dietitians and nutritionists.
| City | Nominal Salary | CoL Index | Adjusted Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $78,538 | 95.546 | $82,199 |
| Rio Rancho | $77,128 | 94.4 | $81,703 |
| Farmington | $73,852 | 94.4 | $78,233 |
| Roswell | $73,509 | 94.4 | $77,870 |
| Alamogordo | $72,905 | 94.4 | $77,230 |
Adjusted salary = nominal salary × (100 / CoL index). CoL index: 100 = national average. Lower index = lower cost of living.
Salary by Experience Level in New Mexico
| Experience Level | Estimated Annual |
|---|---|
| Entry Level (0-2 years) | $54,416 |
| Mid Career (3-7 years) | $75,719 |
| Experienced (7+ years) | $93,455 |
Estimates based on BLS percentile data averaged across New Mexico metro areas. Individual pay varies by employer, certifications, and specialization.
All 17 Cities in New Mexico
| # | City | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albuquerque | $78,538 |
| 2 | Rio Rancho | $77,128 |
| 3 | Farmington | $73,852 |
| 4 | Roswell | $73,509 |
| 5 | Alamogordo | $72,905 |
| 6 | Hobbs | $72,864 |
| 7 | South Valley | $72,568 |
| 8 | Clovis | $71,160 |
| 9 | Carlsbad | $71,050 |
| 10 | Deming | $69,917 |
| 11 | Santa Fe | $69,696 |
| 12 | Gallup | $69,669 |
| 13 | Las Vegas | $69,659 |
| 14 | Los Lunas | $69,647 |
| 15 | Las Cruces | $69,301 |
| 16 | Los Alamos | $69,066 |
| 17 | Taos | $68,937 |
More New Mexico Salary Data
Hourly Rates
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Entry Level
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Written by Aisha Patel, MS, RD
Career Analyst
Aisha has 10 years of experience as a nutrition consultant. She specializes in sports nutrition. Aisha works with professional athletes and teams.
Methodology & Data Source
Statewide salary figures on this page are 2026 projections based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2026 release. A 3.90% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), derived from 6-year national BLS wage trends, was applied to each metro area's reported salary to estimate current 2026 dietitian and nutritionist compensation across New Mexico. State averages are employment-weighted across 17 metro areas — larger metro areas with more dietitians and nutritionistscontribute proportionally more to the average, producing figures that better reflect typical compensation. Individual pay varies by city, employer, certifications, and experience.
Data Sources & Methodology
Source: BLS, OEWS, 7-year dataset (–). Per-city data from annual BLS metropolitan area surveys.
2026 figures are projected from 2025 BLS data using a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.90%, derived from historical BLS wage trends for dietitian and nutritionists (SOC 29-1031).
Compiled and verified by Aisha Patel, MS, RD, a licensed dietitian and nutritionist with 10+ years of clinical experience. · View source data at BLS.gov