FL · Sarasota · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Sarasota, FL

Registered Dietitians in the Sarasota area earn a median of $35.38 per hour, about $73,600 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.60 and $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 2 hospitals in Sarasota. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Sarasota.

More open Registered Dietitian roles in Sarasota

2 more open roles from employers in Sarasota. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

Per diemPosted 3 days ago

Outpatient Dietitian PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System · Sarasota, FL

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  • 00110 - 3230 - RENEW_CKA Part Time
  • Req 47919
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Per diemPosted 10 days ago

Clinical Dietitian PRN

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System · Sarasota, FL

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  • 00110 - 7185 - Food & Nutrition -Patient
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Registered Dietitian pay in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota 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.

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What your pay buys in Sarasota

  • 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.

Estimate your Sarasota paycheck

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 Sarasota

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 Sarasota as they open.

PermanentPosted today

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Deltona, FL

$51k–$97k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 888859400
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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
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Hospitals in Sarasota

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sarasota, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
Sarasota, FL
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Hca Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Sarasota, FL
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes

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
Bradenton, FL11 mi$35.38/hr58,184
North Port, FL29 mi$35.38/hr92,875
St. Petersburg, FL30 mi$34.00/hr267,102
Pinellas Park, FL37 mi$34.00/hr53,503
Largo, FL42 mi$34.00/hr82,337
Tampa, FL44 mi$34.00/hr414,547

Registered Dietitian jobs in Florida · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

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 Sarasota

Sarasota city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Sarasota, 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Sarasota, led by Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Florida license to work in Sarasota 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 Sarasota?

The federal per diem benchmark in Sarasota 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.

Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Sarasota?

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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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