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Military Dietitians
Median Salary
89,156
Workforce Count
902
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Dietitians are experts in human nutrition and the regulation of diet. In the Military, they are responsible for managing medical food service facilities, identifying nutrition problems, developing diet plans, and counseling patients on special diet modifications.
What is the work environment like?
Dietitians work in hospitals, clinics, and aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
902
Compensation
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Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
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2 Years
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6 Years
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10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Dietitians typically have a graduate degree in nutrition science. Job training for dietitians primarily consists of on-the-job learning in various healthcare environments, and through receiving advanced civilian/industry certifications and licenses (credentials), which may require additional education, training, or experience. Like other healthcare officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, the military health system, and leadership development.
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Human Nutrition
- Nutrition Sciences
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services, Other
- Foodservice Systems Administration/Management
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Education and Training
- Therapy and Counseling
- Customer and Personal Service
- Psychology
- Biology
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Social
You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.
Investigative
You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.
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