Per diemPosted 3 days ago
Outpatient Dietitian - Sharp Coronado - Day Shift - Per Diem
Sharp HealthCare · Coronado, CA
$41.82–$53.97/ hour
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Registered Dietitian jobs in La Mesa, CA
Registered Dietitians in the La Mesa area earn a median of $46.30 per hour, about $96,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.71 and $50.72. That ranks 11th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 15th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for La Mesa and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near La Mesa and what they pay.
- $46.30median pay per hour, San Diego
- $38–$51typical range per hour
- 730registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care · San Diego, CA
$71k–$117k/ year
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp HealthCare | 1 | $47.89 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $45.19 |
Registered Dietitian pay in La Mesa, CA
The metro median is 3% above the California statewide median of $45.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 730 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.14 | $64,770 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.71 | $78,440 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Median | $46.30 | $96,300 | 30% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $50.72 | $105,500 | 43% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $60.31 | $125,440 | 70% above U.S. median |
How La Mesa ranks
- 11th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 15th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 10th 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 La Mesa
- Overall prices in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad run 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 79% above the U.S. average (index 179.3).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $46.30 median hour buys what $41.38 buys at the national price level, 17% 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 La Mesa paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,667
- Per year: $83,340
- Per month: $6,945
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in La Mesa
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $205 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,037 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,481 |
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 La Mesa
CMS lists 2 hospitals in La Mesa, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grossmont Hospital La Mesa, CA | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health Syste La Mesa, CA | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Cajon, CA | 4 mi | $46.30/hr | 103,291 |
| Santee, CA | 6 mi | $46.30/hr | 59,104 |
| Temecula, CA | 50 mi | $42.98/hr | 112,431 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in La Mesa, CA?
Registered Dietitians in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad metro area have a median pay of $46.30 per hour, about $96,300 a year. The middle half earn between $37.71 and $50.72 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is La Mesa a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad ranks 15th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 11th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in La Mesa?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near La Mesa.
Do I need a California license to work in La Mesa 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 La Mesa?
The federal per diem benchmark in La Mesa is $205 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,037 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in La Mesa?
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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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