Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Deltona, FL
Pay for registered dietitians in the North Port area centers on $35.38 per hour, or about $73,600 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.60 and the upper quarter over $38.36. That ranks 85th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 138th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in North Port. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near North Port.
The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $34.56 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 160 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota 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% | $25.45 | $52,940 | 28% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.60 | $59,490 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $35.38 | $73,600 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.36 | $79,790 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $39.40 | $81,950 | 11% above U.S. median |
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.
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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| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $154 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,680 |
| 13-week assignment | $21,840 |
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).
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Veterans Health Administration · Deltona, FL
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL
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Veterans Health Administration · Miami, FL
CMS lists 1 hospital in North Port. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Port Behavioral Health North Port, FL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota, FL | 29 mi | $35.38/hr | 57,764 |
| Cape Coral, FL | 31 mi | $35.63/hr | 233,025 |
| Fort Myers, FL | 38 mi | $35.63/hr | 99,918 |
| Bradenton, FL | 38 mi | $35.38/hr | 58,184 |
| Bonita Springs, FL | 55 mi | $35.63/hr | 57,112 |
| St. Petersburg, FL | 56 mi | $34.00/hr | 267,102 |
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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.
North Port city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Registered Dietitians in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area have a median pay of $35.38 per hour, about $73,600 a year. The middle half earn between $28.60 and $38.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota ranks 138th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% above the U.S. average.
CMS lists 1 hospital in North Port, led by North Port Behavioral Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in North Port is $154 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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