AZ · Flagstaff · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Flagstaff, AZ

Pay for registered dietitians in Arizona centers on $31.41 per hour, or about $65,330 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.33 and the upper quarter over $38.31. That is 12% below the U.S. median of $35.50 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Flagstaff.

Registered Dietitian pay in Flagstaff, AZ

Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,280 dietitians and nutritionists employed in Arizona.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.37$42,37043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.33$58,93020% below U.S. median
Median$31.41$65,33012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.31$79,6808% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.09$89,63021% above U.S. median

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 Flagstaff

  • Overall prices in Flagstaff run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 9% above the U.S. average (index 109.0).

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$1,131
  • Per year: $56,538
  • Per month: $4,712

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

Travel assignment per diem in Flagstaff

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$133
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,491
13-week assignment$19,383

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. 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 Arizona

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Flagstaff as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Tucson, AZ

$51k–$99k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 889150100
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted yesterday

Clinical Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ

$28.10–$41.80/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101958318768
New this week
View role
PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Dietitian

Indian Health Service · Whiteriver, AZ

$75k–$116k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888409900
Top 25% payNew this week
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Hospitals in Flagstaff

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Flagstaff Medical Center
Flagstaff, AZ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
The Guidance Center
Flagstaff, AZ
PsychiatricNonprofitNot ratedNo

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

Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Prescott Valley, AZ57 mi$21.41/hr51,440
Peoria, AZ104 mi$32.34/hr199,924
Scottsdale, AZ105 mi$32.34/hr246,170
Phoenix, AZ115 mi$32.34/hr1,673,164
Surprise, AZ115 mi$32.34/hr167,564
Glendale, AZ119 mi$32.34/hr258,143

Registered Dietitian jobs in Arizona · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Arizona

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

Arizona taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Arizona state guide

Other healthcare roles in Flagstaff

Flagstaff city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Flagstaff, AZ?

Registered Dietitians in Arizona have a median pay of $31.41 per hour, about $65,330 a year. The middle half earn between $28.33 and $38.31 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do registered dietitians work in Flagstaff?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Flagstaff, led by Flagstaff Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Flagstaff as a registered dietitian?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Flagstaff is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Flagstaff?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Veterans Health AdministrationTucson, AZ · 2 postings$36.62/ hr$25–$49
  • 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

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2What they are offering now

Low$25Median$36.62High$54

4 Dietitian postings with published pay in Arizona, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 4 Dietitian roles

  1. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $51k–$99k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Tucson, AZ · posted today
  2. Clinical DietitianPermanent
    $28.10–$41.80/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ · posted yesterday

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