As of June 2026, Dietitians and Nutritionists has an AI-exposure score of 55/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Dietitians and Nutritionists

55/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 48% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$76,400. About 6,200 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.

Common titles
Clinical DietitianDietitianNutritionistRegistered DietitianClinical DieticianClinical Nutritionist
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 5 · Extensive Preparation Needed Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingMonitoring
Tools and technology
Microsoft Office softwareMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordAllergenic diet software
Work context
Email useFace-to-face discussionsTelephoneIndoor controlled settingFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Dietitians and Nutritionists, SOC 29-1031.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Dietitians and Nutritionists tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Record and evaluate patient and family health and food history, including symptoms, environmental toxic exposure, allergies, medication factors, and preventive health-care measures.
Augmentable
  • Evaluate laboratory tests in preparing nutrition recommendations.
  • Manage quantity food service departments or clinical and community nutrition services.
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Durable
  • Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
  • Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
4 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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