GA · Johns Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Johns Creek, GA

The median registered dietitian pay in the Johns Creek area is $35.96 per hour ($74,800 a year), with the typical range running from $30.55 to $40.96. That ranks 72nd of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 90th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Johns Creek. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Johns Creek.

Registered Dietitian pay in Johns Creek, GA

The metro median is 1% above the Georgia statewide median of $35.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,000 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.70).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.82$51,63030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.55$63,54014% below U.S. median
Median$35.96$74,8001% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.96$85,20015% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.67$103,31040% above U.S. median

How Johns Creek ranks

  • 72nd of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 90th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 8 Georgia 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 Johns Creek

  • Overall prices in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.96 median hour buys what $35.94 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,295
  • Per year: $64,728
  • Per month: $5,394

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Johns Creek

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$186
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,904
13-week assignment$24,752

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 Georgia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Johns Creek as they open.

PermanentPosted 20 days ago

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Dublin, GA

$50k–$97k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 886303700
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA

$62k–$97k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 885769900
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Hospitals in Johns Creek

CMS lists 1 hospital in Johns Creek, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, GA
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
Alpharetta, GA5 mi$35.96/hr67,275
Roswell, GA8 mi$35.96/hr92,227
Athens, GA48 mi$27.85/hr128,691

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License and tax basics in Georgia

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Georgia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Other healthcare roles in Johns Creek

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Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Johns Creek, GA?

Registered Dietitians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell metro area have a median pay of $35.96 per hour, about $74,800 a year. The middle half earn between $30.55 and $40.96 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Johns Creek a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell ranks 90th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 72nd of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Where do registered dietitians work in Johns Creek?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Johns Creek, led by Emory Johns Creek Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Johns Creek as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Georgia requires for your role with the Georgia 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 Johns Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Johns Creek is $186 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,904 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Johns Creek?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationDublin, GA · 2 postings$36.83/ hr$24–$47
  • Emory Healthcare, Inc.Atlanta, GA · 1 wage offer$32.48/ hr$32–$32
  • CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
  • Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62

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Low$26Median$38.18High$56

181 Dietitian postings with published pay in the US, 140 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Dietitian roles

  1. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $50k–$97k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Dublin, GA · posted 20 days ago
  2. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $62k–$97k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Augusta, GA · posted 23 days ago

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