Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Birmingham, Alabama

Salary distribution

Where Birmingham dietitians and nutritionists fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  Internship/residency

• On-the-job training

  Internship/residency

Top skills (O*NET)

• Biology

  Knowledge

  4.4 / 5

• Medicine and Dentistry

  Knowledge

  4.3 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• Therapy and Counseling

  Knowledge

  4.1 / 5

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Reading Comprehension

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Critical Thinking

  Cross-functional

  4.0 / 5

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Technical

  4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.

2. 02

   Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.

3. 03

   Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.

4. 04

   Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.

5. 05

   Incorporate patient cultural, ethnic, or religious preferences and needs in the development of nutrition plans.

6. 06

   Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of patient or client.

7. 07

   Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.

8. 08

   Develop recipes and menus to address special nutrition needs, such as low glycemic, low histamine, or gluten- or allergen-free.