Nutrition counseling (dietitian): Medicaid rates by state
19 states publish a Medicaid rate for nutrition counseling (dietitian), compared at the dietitian level. Per hour, rates range from — in Ohio to $131.72 in Arizona.
- States
- 19
- Median per hour
- $98.96
- Highest
- $131.72Arizona
- Lowest
- —Ohio
Every state, ranked
| # | State | Rate | Unit | Per hour | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ArizonaDietitian / nutritionist | $32.93 | 15 min | $131.72 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 2 | TexasDietitian / nutritionist | $30.59 | 15 min | $122.36 | 2025-03-01 | Official source |
| 3 | NebraskaDietitian / nutritionist | $28.88 | 15 min | $115.52 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 4 | ColoradoDietitian / nutritionist | $27.52 | 15 min | $110.08 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 5 | MarylandDietitian / nutritionist | $27.41 | 15 min | $109.64 | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 6 | MissouriDietitian / nutritionist | $26.61 | 15 min | $106.44 | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
| 7 | CaliforniaDietitian / nutritionist | $26.11 | 15 min | $104.44 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 8 | New YorkDietitian / nutritionist | $25.04 | 15 min | $100.16 | 2024-01-01 | Official source |
| 9 | MinnesotaDietitian / nutritionist | $24.44 | 15 min | $97.76 | 2026-02-01 | Official source |
| 10 | MassachusettsDietitian / nutritionist | $24.34 | 15 min | $97.36 | 2026-10-01 | Official source |
| 11 | North CarolinaDietitian / nutritionist | $23.07 | 15 min | $92.28 | 2025-10-01 | Official source |
| 12 | VirginiaDietitian / nutritionist | $22.86 | 15 min | $91.44 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 13 | New JerseyDietitian / nutritionist | $22.53 | 15 min | $90.12 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 14 | WashingtonDietitian / nutritionist | $19.30 | 15 min | $77.20 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 15 | PennsylvaniaDietitian / nutritionist | $13.77 | 15 min | $55.08 | 2018-07-01 | Official source |
| 16 | FloridaDietitian / nutritionist | $11.63 | 15 min | $46.52 | 2026-07-01 | Official source |
| 17 | IndianaDietitian / nutritionist | $29.62 | unit | — | 2026-01-01 | Official source |
| 18 | GeorgiaDietitian / nutritionist | $23.94 | month | — | 2025-07-01 | Official source |
| 19 | OhioDietitian / nutritionist | $16.69 | Fifteen minutes | — | 2022-07-01 | Official source |
Frequently asked questions
Which state pays the most for nutrition counseling (dietitian)?
Arizona: $32.93 per 15 min ($131.72 per hour).
What is the average Medicaid rate for nutrition counseling (dietitian)?
Across 19 states the median is $98.96 per hour, comparing the same provider level in each state.
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