PermanentPosted today
Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Deltona, FL
$51k–$97k/ year
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Lakeland, FL
The median registered dietitian pay in the Lakeland area is $32.99 per hour ($68,610 a year), with the typical range running from $27.76 to $36.41. That ranks 132nd of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 156th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lakeland. The free report below lists employers near Lakeland and what they pay.
- $32.99median pay per hour, Lakeland
- $28–$36typical range per hour
- 100registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 97cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Lakeland, FL
The metro median is 5% below the Florida statewide median of $34.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 100 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.74).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.22 | $50,380 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.76 | $57,740 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.99 | $68,610 | 7% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.41 | $75,730 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.28 | $77,540 | 5% above U.S. median |
How Lakeland ranks
- 132nd of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 156th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 13th of 18 Florida 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 Lakeland
- Overall prices in Lakeland-Winter Haven run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.99 median hour buys what $33.96 buys at the national price level, 4% below 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,188
- Per year: $59,382
- Per month: $4,949
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Lakeland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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).
Open Registered Dietitian roles in Florida
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Dietitian
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
$75k–$97k/ year
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Dietitian (Clinical)-Home Based Primary Care
Veterans Health Administration · Miami, FL
$80k–$103k/ year
Hospitals in Lakeland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lakeland, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Haven, FL | 14 mi | $32.99/hr | 59,975 |
| Tampa, FL | 33 mi | $34.00/hr | 414,547 |
| Clermont, FL | 35 mi | $34.72/hr | 50,851 |
| Kissimmee, FL | 37 mi | $34.72/hr | 84,756 |
| St. Cloud, FL | 43 mi | $34.72/hr | 71,036 |
| Ocoee, FL | 44 mi | $34.72/hr | 51,269 |
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License and tax basics in Florida
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Lakeland, FL?
Registered Dietitians in the Lakeland-Winter Haven metro area have a median pay of $32.99 per hour, about $68,610 a year. The middle half earn between $27.76 and $36.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Lakeland a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranks 156th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 132nd of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Lakeland?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lakeland, led by Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Lakeland as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida 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 Lakeland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lakeland is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Dietitian pay reportLakeland, FL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationDeltona, FL · 2 postings$39.73/ hr$24–$50
- South Broward Hospital DistrictHollywood, FL · 2 wage offers$36.06/ hr$36–$36
- Adventist Health System/Sunbelt, Inc.Orlando, FL · 6 wage offers$35.40/ hr$30–$44
- Florida Hospital Ocala, Inc.Ocala, FL · 2 wage offers$27.88/ hr$26–$30
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$41.29High$50
3 Dietitian postings with published pay in Florida, 2 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 3 Dietitian roles
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$51k–$97k/ year
- DietitianPermanent$75k–$97k/ year
+ 1 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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