AK · Anchorage · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Anchorage, AK

The median registered dietitian pay in the Anchorage area is $38.95 per hour ($81,010 a year), with the typical range running from $34.57 to $45.00. That ranks 30th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 71st of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 5 hospitals in Anchorage. The free report below lists employers near Anchorage and what they pay.

Registered Dietitian pay in Anchorage, AK

The metro median is in line with the Alaska statewide median of $38.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 70 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Anchorage metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.84$64,15013% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.57$71,9103% below U.S. median
Median$38.95$81,01010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$45.00$93,60027% above U.S. median
Top 10%$48.81$101,52037% above U.S. median

How Anchorage ranks

  • 30th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 71st of 251 after adjusting for local prices

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 Anchorage

  • Overall prices in Anchorage run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 10% above the U.S. average (index 109.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $38.95 median hour buys what $36.95 buys at the national price level, 4% 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,402
  • Per year: $70,110
  • Per month: $5,842
  • Alaska has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Anchorage metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Anchorage

ItemFederal 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).

Open Registered Dietitian roles in Alaska

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Hospitals in Anchorage

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Anchorage, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Providence Alaska Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Alaska Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Alaska Regional Hospital
Anchorage, AK
Acute careFor-profit1 of 5Yes
Alaska Psychiatric Institute
Anchorage, AK
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
North Star Hospital
Anchorage, AK
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedYes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

License and tax basics in Alaska

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alaska requires for your role with the Alaska licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Alaska does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Alaska state guide

Other healthcare roles in Anchorage

Anchorage city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Anchorage, AK?

Registered Dietitians in the Anchorage metro area have a median pay of $38.95 per hour, about $81,010 a year. The middle half earn between $34.57 and $45.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Anchorage a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

Anchorage ranks 71st of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 30th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do registered dietitians work in Anchorage?

CMS lists 5 hospitals in Anchorage, led by Providence Alaska Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Alaska license to work in Anchorage as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Alaska requires for your role with the Alaska 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 Anchorage?

The federal per diem benchmark in Anchorage 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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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • 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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2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$38.18High$56

181 Dietitian postings with published pay in the US, 140 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 1 Dietitian roles

  1. Registered Dietitian - Primary Care ClinicPermanent
    $31.32–$48.94/ hour
    Foundation Health Partners · Fairbanks, AK · posted 30+ days ago

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