Two Million Dollars for Dietitians

In 2008, the State of Illinois paid its 43 dietitians and dietary managers over two million dollars in wages.

by Mark Cavers

In 2008, the State of Illinois employed 43 dietitians and dietary managers at a total cost of two million dollars.  37 of these individuals were employed by the Department of Human Services while the other six served in the Department of Veterans Affairs.  The highest paid dietitian made $81,723.52 in 2008, and 31 of the 43 employees (72%) made over $51,000, which is the median wage for dietitians in Illinois according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics.

You can find this information by going to IllinoisOpenGov.org, clicking on “payroll” and searching for “dietitians” and “Dietary Manager” under the “Position” heading.