PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Registered Dietitian
MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA
$41.09–$59.56/ hour
Top 25% pay
Registered Dietitian jobs in Fountain Valley, CA
The median registered dietitian pay in the Fountain Valley area is $44.68 per hour ($92,930 a year), with the typical range running from $37.45 to $49.03. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Fountain Valley. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Fountain Valley. The free report below lists employers near Fountain Valley and what they pay.
- $44.68median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $37–$49typical range per hour
- 3,190registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 1% below the California statewide median of $45.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 3,190 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.04).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.40 | $71,550 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.45 | $77,900 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Median | $44.68 | $92,930 | 26% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.03 | $101,980 | 38% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $53.75 | $111,800 | 51% above U.S. median |
How Fountain Valley ranks
- 13th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 32nd of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th 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 Fountain Valley
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $44.68 median hour buys what $39.34 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Fountain Valley paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,608
- Per year: $80,424
- Per month: $6,702
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Fountain Valley
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $191 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,939 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,207 |
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 Fountain Valley
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Fountain Valley, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorialcare Orange Coast Medical Center Fountain Valley, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Uci Health - Fountain Valley Fountain Valley, CA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Beach, CA | 3 mi | $44.68/hr | 193,151 |
| Westminster, CA | 4 mi | $44.68/hr | 89,537 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Fountain Valley, CA?
Registered Dietitians in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $44.68 per hour, about $92,930 a year. The middle half earn between $37.45 and $49.03 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Fountain Valley a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 32nd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 13th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Fountain Valley?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Fountain Valley. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Fountain Valley.
Do I need a California license to work in Fountain Valley 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 Fountain Valley?
The federal per diem benchmark in Fountain Valley is $191 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,939 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Fountain Valley?
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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
+ 29 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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