Career Stats & Outcomes

What Being Registered & Insured Looks Like

One of the best things about the profession is the career flexibility — whether full-time or part-time, you can build a fulfilling career.

The following are annual figures published from the most recent Sports Nutrition Association member survey. Graduates are eligible to register with the SNA, and we encourage all professionals and aspiring professionals to stay up-to-date with these figures annually.

Please note: income data represents industry-wide professional members and does not guarantee specific salary outcomes for individual course graduates.

Under 5 hrs / week

Casual Professional Annual Revenue

$12,500 median
Range $10k – $45k
7 – 15 hrs / week

Part Time Professional Annual Revenue

$60,500 median
Range $25k – $130k
Over 16 hrs / week

Full Time Professional Annual Revenue

$149,000 median
Range $70k – $250k+  ·  some >7 figures*

*A small number of members earn seven figures. These are outliers and not representative of typical practice.

Two paths, one profession

Employed vs. Self-Employed

Members build careers on both sides of the profession — some inside teams, clinics and organisations, others running their own practice. Here's how the two compare.

Employed Professionals

$48k
average p.a.
$35–65k
typical range

Salaried roles within an organisation — a steady income, defined hours, and the backing of an established brand or team.

  • Predictable salary & benefits
  • Team-based, mentored environment
  • Clear progression pathways

Self-Employed Professionals

$140k
average p.a. (full-time)
$65–750k
full-time range

Running your own practice — the highest earning ceiling in the profession, with income scaling to the hours and clients you take on.

  • Uncapped earning potential
  • Full control of clients & schedule
  • Scales from casual to seven figures
Where members work

The Nature of the Work

Registration opens doors across the industry. Members practise in a wide range of settings — from private clinics to elite sport.

Private Practice

One-to-one consulting and coaching under your own brand, in-person or online.

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Sports Teams & Clubs

Embedded with athletes and squads, from grassroots to elite performance programs.

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Online Coaching

Remote programs and digital products reaching clients well beyond a local catchment.

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Clinics & Allied Health

Working alongside physios, GPs and allied health teams within multidisciplinary clinics.

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Education & Research

Teaching, course development and contributing to published, evidence-based work.

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Supplement Industry

Advisory, formulation and consulting roles with brands and product companies.

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2024 member outcomes

Careers that go somewhere

60+
members transitioned
to full-time
300+
grew their client base
by 50% or more
100+
gained a further
qualification
15
new home purchases
attributed to practice

Ready to build your career?

Graduates are eligible to register with the SNA. Join a community of 812 professionals raising the standard of sports nutrition.

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