FL · North Port · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in North Port, 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.

Registered Dietitian pay in North Port, FL

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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.45$52,94028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.60$59,49019% below U.S. median
Median$35.38$73,600in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.36$79,7908% above U.S. median
Top 10%$39.40$81,95011% above U.S. median

How North Port ranks

  • 85th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 138th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 North Port

  • Overall prices in North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota run 2% above the U.S. average (index 102.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% above the U.S. average (index 128.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.38 median hour buys what $34.55 buys at the national price level, 3% 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$1,274
  • Per year: $63,684
  • Per month: $5,307
  • Florida has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in North Port

ItemFederal 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).

Open Registered Dietitian roles in Florida

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in North Port as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Deltona, FL

$51k–$97k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888859400
New this week
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PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Dietitian

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL

$75k–$97k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888213900
New this week
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Hospitals in North Port

CMS lists 1 hospital in North Port. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
North Port Behavioral Health
North Port, FL
PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Sarasota, FL29 mi$35.38/hr57,764
Cape Coral, FL31 mi$35.63/hr233,025
Fort Myers, FL38 mi$35.63/hr99,918
Bradenton, FL38 mi$35.38/hr58,184
Bonita Springs, FL55 mi$35.63/hr57,112
St. Petersburg, FL56 mi$34.00/hr267,102

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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.

Florida state guide

Other healthcare roles in North Port

North Port city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in North Port, FL?

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).

Is North Port a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

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.

Where do registered dietitians work in North Port?

CMS lists 1 hospital in North Port, led by North Port Behavioral Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in North Port 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 North Port?

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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Your Dietitian pay reportNorth Port, 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

  1. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $51k–$97k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Deltona, FL · posted today
  2. DietitianPermanent
    $75k–$97k/ year
    Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Naval Air Station Jacksonville, FL · posted 6 days ago

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