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Clinical Dietitian
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Lynwood, CA
$33.60–$45.22/ hour
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Lynwood, CA
The median registered dietitian pay in the Lynwood 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 Lynwood. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lynwood. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lynwood.
- $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 Lynwood 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 Lynwood
- 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 Lynwood 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 Lynwood
| 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 Lynwood
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynwood, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center Lynwood, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Gate, CA | 1 mi | $44.68/hr | 90,805 |
| Compton, CA | 3 mi | $44.68/hr | 91,129 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Lynwood
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Lynwood, 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 Lynwood 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 Lynwood?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lynwood. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lynwood.
Do I need a California license to work in Lynwood 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 Lynwood?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lynwood 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 Lynwood?
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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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