Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Clinical Dietitian I
CommonSpirit Health · Stockton, CA
$46.56–$53.19/ hour
Registered Dietitian jobs in Stockton, CA
The median registered dietitian pay in the Stockton area is $43.06 per hour ($89,560 a year), with the typical range running from $36.27 to $46.43. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Stockton. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Stockton. The free report below lists employers near Stockton and what they pay.
- $43.06median pay per hour, Stockton
- $36–$46typical range per hour
- 160registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Dietitian roles in Stockton
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Community Health Registered Dietitian
CommonSpirit Health · Stockton, CA
$39.18–$58.28/ hour
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The metro median is 4% below the California statewide median of $45.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 160 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Stockton-Lodi metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $34.93 | $72,650 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.27 | $75,440 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Median | $43.06 | $89,560 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.43 | $96,570 | 31% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.43 | $113,210 | 53% above U.S. median |
How Stockton ranks
- 18th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 17th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 16th 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 Stockton
- Overall prices in Stockton-Lodi run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $43.06 median hour buys what $40.97 buys at the national price level, 15% 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 Stockton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,550
- Per year: $77,508
- Per month: $6,459
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Stockton-Lodi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Stockton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $132 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,442 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,746 |
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 Stockton
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Stockton, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Medical Center Of Stockton Stockton, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dameron Hospital Stockton, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Behavioral Health Center Stockton, CA | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodi, CA | 10 mi | $43.06/hr | 68,642 |
| Manteca, CA | 14 mi | $43.06/hr | 94,292 |
| Brentwood, CA | 23 mi | $48.95/hr | 66,286 |
| Antioch, CA | 27 mi | $48.95/hr | 118,453 |
| Modesto, CA | 29 mi | $47.83/hr | 220,592 |
| Elk Grove, CA | 31 mi | $48.36/hr | 182,797 |
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 Stockton, CA?
Registered Dietitians in the Stockton-Lodi metro area have a median pay of $43.06 per hour, about $89,560 a year. The middle half earn between $36.27 and $46.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Stockton a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Stockton-Lodi ranks 17th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 18th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Stockton?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Stockton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Stockton.
Do I need a California license to work in Stockton 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 Stockton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Stockton is $132 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,442 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Dietitian pay reportStockton, CA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 2 postings$59.70/ hr$48–$73
- 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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