AZ · Lake Havasu City · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Lake Havasu City, AZ

The median registered dietitian pay in Arizona is $31.41 per hour ($65,330 a year), with the typical range running from $28.33 to $38.31. That is 12% below the U.S. median of $35.50 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lake Havasu City.

Registered Dietitian pay in Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City

  • Overall prices in Lake Havasu City-Kingman run 6% below the U.S. average (index 94.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).

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 Lake Havasu City

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 Arizona

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Havasu Regional Medical Center
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes

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
Henderson, NV112 mi$33.18/hr350,039
Prescott Valley, AZ114 mi$21.41/hr51,440
Surprise, AZ121 mi$32.34/hr167,564
Buckeye, AZ121 mi$32.34/hr114,334
Indio, CA122 mi$42.98/hr94,275
Peoria, AZ125 mi$32.34/hr199,924

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

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Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Lake Havasu City, 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 Lake Havasu City?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lake Havasu City, led by Havasu Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Lake Havasu City 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 Lake Havasu City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lake Havasu City 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.

Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Lake Havasu City?

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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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