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Clinical Dietitian
CommonSpirit Health · Phoenix, AZ
$28.10–$41.80/ hour
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Tempe, AZ
Registered Dietitians in the Tempe area earn a median of $32.34 per hour, about $67,260 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.99 and $39.03. That ranks 147th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 233rd of 251 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Tempe and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Tempe.
- $32.34median pay per hour, Phoenix
- $29–$39typical range per hour
- 840registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Dietitian roles near Tempe
Roles in other cities of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler area.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Dietitian(Clinical)-Home Based Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Phoenix, AZ
$53k–$102k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $34.95 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $37.10 |
Registered Dietitian pay in Tempe, 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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.01 | $45,780 | 38% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.99 | $60,300 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.34 | $67,260 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.03 | $81,180 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.63 | $90,750 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Tempe 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 Tempe
- 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 Tempe 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 Tempe
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $160 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,722 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,386 |
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).
Hospitals in Tempe
CMS lists 1 hospital in Tempe. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Behavioral Healthcare-Tempe Tempe, AZ | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler, AZ | 9 mi | $32.34/hr | 281,231 |
| Gilbert, AZ | 12 mi | $32.34/hr | 288,790 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Tempe
Tempe city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Tempe, 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 Tempe 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 Tempe?
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 Tempe.
Do I need a Arizona license to work in Tempe 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 Tempe?
The federal per diem benchmark in Tempe is $160 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,722 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Tempe?
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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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Low$25Median$36.62High$54
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3Open now: 4 Dietitian roles
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$51k–$99k/ year
- Clinical DietitianPermanent$28.10–$41.80/ hour
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