Registered Dietitian jobs in Auburn, AL
Registered Dietitians in the Auburn area earn a median of $34.88 per hour, about $72,550 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.15 and $38.36. That ranks 98th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 28th of 251 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Auburn.
- $34.88median pay per hour, Auburn
- $28–$38typical range per hour
- 40registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 88cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Auburn, AL
The metro median is 11% above the Alabama statewide median of $31.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Auburn-Opelika metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.46 | $50,880 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.15 | $58,550 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.88 | $72,550 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.36 | $79,790 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.59 | $92,750 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Auburn ranks
- 98th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 28th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 6 Alabama metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Auburn
- Overall prices in Auburn-Opelika run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 38% below the U.S. average (index 62.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $34.88 median hour buys what $39.67 buys at the national price level, 12% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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- Per year: $62,784
- Per month: $5,232
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Auburn-Opelika metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Auburn
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered dietitian assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, GA | 37 mi | $31.81/hr | 201,830 |
| Montgomery, AL | 48 mi | $36.04/hr | 195,818 |
| South Fulton, GA | 88 mi | $35.96/hr | 112,003 |
| Hoover, AL | 93 mi | $31.37/hr | 93,013 |
| Dothan, AL | 95 mi | $31.37/hr | 71,650 |
| Birmingham, AL | 99 mi | $31.37/hr | 196,357 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Alabama · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Alabama
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Alabama taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Auburn
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Auburn, AL?
Registered Dietitians in the Auburn-Opelika metro area have a median pay of $34.88 per hour, about $72,550 a year. The middle half earn between $28.15 and $38.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Auburn a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Auburn-Opelika ranks 28th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 98th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Do I need a Alabama license to work in Auburn as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alabama requires for your role with the Alabama licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Auburn?
The federal per diem benchmark in Auburn is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
- Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62
- Sentara HealthcareHarrisonburg, VA · 3 postings$42.75/ hr$35–$60
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationAnaheim, CA · 7 postings$42.00/ hr$28–$55
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