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Clinical Dietitian I
CommonSpirit Health · Woodland, CA
$39.18–$58.28/ hour
Registered Dietitian jobs in Citrus Heights, CA
Registered Dietitians in the Citrus Heights area earn a median of $48.36 per hour, about $100,580 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.89 and $53.61. That ranks 5th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 5th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Citrus Heights and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Citrus Heights and what they pay.
- $48.36median pay per hour, Sacramento
- $41–$54typical range per hour
- 600registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 7% above the California statewide median of $45.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 600 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.13).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $32.70 | $68,020 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $40.89 | $85,050 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Median | $48.36 | $100,580 | 36% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $53.61 | $111,510 | 51% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $64.41 | $133,970 | 81% above U.S. median |
How Citrus Heights ranks
- 5th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 5th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 21 California 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 Citrus Heights
- Overall prices in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom run 7% above the U.S. average (index 106.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 30% above the U.S. average (index 130.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $48.36 median hour buys what $45.34 buys at the national price level, 28% 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.
Estimate your Citrus Heights paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,741
- Per year: $87,048
- Per month: $7,254
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Citrus Heights
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $150 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,652 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,476 |
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 the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area
CMS lists 15 hospitals in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area, 8 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutter Roseville Medical Center Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Woodland Memorial Hospital Woodland, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville Roseville, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy Hospital Of Folsom Folsom, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Davis Hospital Davis, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of California Davis Medical Center Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Mercy General Hospital Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento Sacramento, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville, CA | 5 mi | $48.36/hr | 163,304 |
| Rocklin, CA | 8 mi | $48.36/hr | 75,129 |
| Yuba City, CA | 36 mi | $45.02/hr | 69,148 |
| Lodi, CA | 40 mi | $43.06/hr | 68,642 |
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License and tax basics in California
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Citrus Heights, CA?
Registered Dietitians in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom metro area have a median pay of $48.36 per hour, about $100,580 a year. The middle half earn between $40.89 and $53.61 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Citrus Heights a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom ranks 5th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 5th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Citrus Heights?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Citrus Heights.
Do I need a California license to work in Citrus Heights as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California 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 Citrus Heights?
The federal per diem benchmark in Citrus Heights is $150 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,652 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 employers
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 2 postings$59.70/ hr$48–$73
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
- Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62
- Laguna Beach Community Clinic, Inc.Laguna Beach, CA · 2 wage offers$42.31/ hr$33–$47
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$35Median$47.65High$60
31 Dietitian postings with published pay in California, 25 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 31 Dietitian roles
- Clinical Dietitian IPer diem$39.18–$58.28/ hour
- Clinical Dietitian - OncologyPermanent$47.73–$63.84/ hour
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