AZ · Maricopa · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Maricopa, AZ

Pay for registered dietitians in the Maricopa area centers on $32.34 per hour, or about $67,260 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.99 and the upper quarter over $39.03. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Maricopa. That ranks 147th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 233rd of 251 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Maricopa.

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PermanentPosted yesterday

Clinical Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ

$28.10–$41.80/ hour
  • Full Time
  • Req 101958318768
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Who is hiring registered dietitians near Maricopa

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
CommonSpirit Health1$34.95
Veterans Health Administration1$37.10

Registered Dietitian pay in Maricopa, AZ

The metro median is 3% above the Arizona statewide median of $31.41 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 840 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.72).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.01$45,78038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.99$60,30018% below U.S. median
Median$32.34$67,2609% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.03$81,18010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.63$90,75023% above U.S. median

How Maricopa ranks

  • 147th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 233rd of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Arizona 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 Maricopa

  • Overall prices in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 21% above the U.S. average (index 121.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.34 median hour buys what $31.30 buys at the national price level, 12% below 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.

Estimate your Maricopa paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,164
  • Per year: $58,212
  • Per month: $4,851

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

Travel assignment per diem in Maricopa

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).

Hospitals in Maricopa

CMS lists 1 hospital in Maricopa. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Exceptional Community Hospital - Maricopa
Maricopa, AZ
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedYes

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
Casa Grande, AZ17 mi$32.34/hr68,927
Chandler, AZ19 mi$32.34/hr281,231

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.

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Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Maricopa, AZ?

Registered Dietitians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler metro area have a median pay of $32.34 per hour, about $67,260 a year. The middle half earn between $28.99 and $39.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler ranks 233rd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 147th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Maricopa?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Maricopa.

Do I need a Arizona license to work in Maricopa 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 Maricopa?

The federal per diem benchmark in Maricopa 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 Maricopa?

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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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