CA · Davis · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Davis, CA

Pay for registered dietitians in the Davis area centers on $48.36 per hour, or about $100,580 a year. The lower quarter earns under $40.89 and the upper quarter over $53.61. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Davis. That ranks 5th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 5th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Davis and what they pay.

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Roles in other cities of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area.

PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Clinical Dietitian I

CommonSpirit Health · Woodland, CA

$39.18–$58.28/ hour
  • Part Time
  • Req 98062050496
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Registered Dietitian pay in Davis, CA

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$32.70$68,0208% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.89$85,05015% above U.S. median
Median$48.36$100,58036% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$53.61$111,51051% above U.S. median
Top 10%$64.41$133,97081% above U.S. median

How Davis 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 Davis

  • 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 Davis 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 Davis

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$142
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,554
13-week assignment$20,202

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 Davis

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sutter Davis Hospital
Davis, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 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
Woodland, CA8 mi$48.36/hr62,983
West Sacramento, CA10 mi$48.36/hr55,991
Vacaville, CA18 mi$52.16/hr103,994
Fairfield, CA26 mi$52.16/hr122,646

Registered Dietitian jobs in California · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

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.

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

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Davis

Davis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Davis, 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 Davis 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 Davis?

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 Davis.

Do I need a California license to work in Davis 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 Davis?

The federal per diem benchmark in Davis is $142 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,554 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

  1. Clinical Dietitian IPer diem
    $39.18–$58.28/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA · posted today
  2. Clinical Dietitian - OncologyPermanent
    $47.73–$63.84/ hour
    Montage Health · Monterey, CA · posted yesterday

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