The median Registered Dietitian salary is $39.00 per hour, or $81,120 per year, based on 1,835 job postings across 94 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$39.00
Median hourly
$81,120
Annual salary
$33-$53
Pay range
94
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Registered Dietitian earns $39.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $35.00 and $45.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -3.8% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Syracuse, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Orlando, FLORIDA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-3.8%
Current median: $38.50/hr
Prior period: $40.00/hr
Job openings
+16.9%
492 recent postings
Previous period: 421 postings
Daily pay signal
$45.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Registered Dietitian postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $40.00/hr to $38.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$32.50
$67,600/yr
Median
$39.00
$81,120/yr
Top earners
$52.50
$109,200/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $38.50/hr | 473 |
Mar 2026 | $40.25/hr | 440 |
Feb 2026 | $37.00/hr | 112 |
Jan 2026 | $39.00/hr | 323 |
Dec 2025 | $37.50/hr | 339 |
Nov 2025 | $43.13/hr | 148 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$39.30
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Estimated from national data
~$35.12
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81 postings · 11 companies
$35.00
$35-$35
5 postings · 3 companies
$32.00
$30-$32
351 postings · 132 companies
$45.00
$40-$49
36 postings · 24 companies
$37.00
$33-$38
23 postings · 9 companies
$42.00
$39-$42
5 postings · 4 companies
$36.00
$36-$44
Estimated from national data
~$35.26
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97 postings · 33 companies
$34.00
$34-$40
16 postings · 11 companies
$39.02
$33-$44
Estimated from national data
~$35.47
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Estimated from national data
~$40.70
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34 postings · 20 companies
$35.00
$35-$39
21 postings · 9 companies
$42.50
$34-$45
Estimated from national data
~$43.37
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12 postings · 5 companies
$34.50
$34-$35
21 postings · 7 companies
$32.00
$31-$32
8 postings · 6 companies
$31.50
$30-$35
Estimated from national data
~$34.15
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88 postings · 18 companies
$37.50
$38-$38
63 postings · 31 companies
$38.00
$38-$40
19 postings · 13 companies
$34.50
$30-$39
15 postings · 11 companies
$35.50
$34-$51
Estimated from national data
~$39.97
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9 postings · 6 companies
$32.50
$32-$35
9 postings · 9 companies
$71.70
$48-$84
6 postings · 5 companies
$33.50
$33-$45
8 postings · 6 companies
$36.50
$36-$37
11 postings · 6 companies
$35.00
$35-$38
61 postings · 23 companies
$36.50
$36-$39
Estimated from national data
~$33.53
—
154 postings · 77 companies
$42.00
$38-$48
24 postings · 13 companies
$32.50
$32-$34
Estimated from national data
~$34.41
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46 postings · 13 companies
$34.00
$33-$37
5 postings · 3 companies
$37.50
$38-$54
8 postings · 7 companies
$47.25
$37-$54
27 postings · 18 companies
$37.50
$35-$43
5 postings · 5 companies
$47.00
$44-$48
21 postings · 13 companies
$52.35
$34-$71
Estimated from national data
~$43.54
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22 postings · 10 companies
$32.00
$32-$34
39 postings · 28 companies
$40.00
$35-$48
Estimated from national data
~$39.31
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7 postings · 2 companies
$35.00
$35-$35
18 postings · 5 companies
$35.75
$33-$43
45 postings · 28 companies
$42.50
$40-$49
5 postings · 1 companies
$39.00
$39-$40
13 postings · 8 companies
$35.00
$34-$39
Estimated from national data
~$39.04
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Registered Dietitian salaries.
Syracuse
New York · 25 postings
$72.35/hr
Florence
South Carolina · 12 postings
$71.08/hr
Stockton
California · 11 postings
$48.50/hr
Seattle
Washington · 13 postings
$48.50/hr
Bronx
New York · 11 postings
$47.50/hr
Orlando
Florida · 20 postings
$33.50/hr
Rochester
New York · 14 postings
$34.00/hr
Phoenix
Arizona · 36 postings
$35.00/hr
Houston
Tx · 10 postings
$36.00/hr
Baltimore
Maryland · 22 postings
$37.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Registered Dietitian positions.
Crossmed
5 postings
$77.50/hr
Care Career
6 postings
$76.35/hr
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-allied
8 postings
$75.03/hr
Access Healthcare
9 postings
$72.00/hr
5 postings
$65.25/hr
Elior Group
10 postings
$31.50/hr
Claxton Dietetic Solutions
37 postings
$32.00/hr
Hhs
17 postings
$32.00/hr
Adventhealth Altamonte
7 postings
$33.50/hr
Innovative Renal Care
7 postings
$33.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Dietitian | 689 | $37.50/hr |
| Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | 74 | $32.00/hr |
| Rdn - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | 55 | $72.55/hr |
| Clinical Dietitian | 51 | $35.00/hr |
| Dietitian | 28 | $37.50/hr |
| Registered Dietitian (rd) | 22 | $43.25/hr |
| Part-time Registered Dietitian | 22 | $33.50/hr |
| Telehealth Registered Dietitian | 19 | $52.50/hr |
| Registered Dietitian Digestive Institute | 16 | $35.00/hr |
| Regional Registered Dietitian | 15 | $47.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Registered Dietitian salaries.
FAQ
The median Registered Dietitian salary is $39.00 per hour, or $81,120 annually. Pay ranges from $32.50/hr (10th percentile) to $52.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 1,835 job postings, the highest paying states for Registered Dietitians include Montana, South Carolina, Oregon. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 1,835 Registered Dietitian job postings across 94 states, from 556 different healthcare employers.
Registered Dietitian pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Registered Dietitian pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 3.8%.
Registered Dietitian pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $6.00 to $13.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Syracuse offer $72.35/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $33.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Registered Dietitians typically earn around $32.50 to $35.00 per hour ($67,600 to $72,800 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $39.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 1,835 active postings with listed compensation for Registered Dietitian. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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