GA · Valdosta · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Valdosta, GA

Registered Dietitians in Georgia earn a median of $35.58 per hour, about $74,010 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $28.58 and $39.70. That is in line with the U.S. median of $35.50 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Valdosta. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Valdosta.

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1 more open role from employers in Valdosta. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Dietitian HCC

PruittHealth · Valdosta, GA

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Registered Dietitian pay in Valdosta, GA

Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,910 dietitians and nutritionists employed in Georgia.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$21.97$45,70038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.58$59,45019% below U.S. median
Median$35.58$74,010in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.70$82,58012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.15$98,07033% 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.

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What your pay buys in Valdosta

  • Overall prices in Valdosta run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 41% below the U.S. average (index 58.8).

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 Valdosta paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,281
  • Per year: $64,044
  • Per month: $5,337

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Georgia. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Valdosta

ItemFederal 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 Georgia

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Valdosta 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 Valdosta

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Valdosta, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Sgmc Health
Valdosta, GA
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Greenleaf Center
Valdosta, GA
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
Tallahassee, FL64 mi$31.92/hr205,089
Albany, GA73 mi$35.29/hr66,705
Gainesville, FL98 mi$32.16/hr148,720
Jacksonville, FL103 mi$34.32/hr1,009,833
Warner Robins, GA123 mi$34.95/hr86,199
Dothan, AL129 mi$31.37/hr71,650

Registered Dietitian jobs in Georgia · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

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.

Georgia state guide

Other healthcare roles in Valdosta

Valdosta city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Valdosta, GA?

Registered Dietitians in Georgia have a median pay of $35.58 per hour, about $74,010 a year. The middle half earn between $28.58 and $39.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do registered dietitians work in Valdosta?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Valdosta, led by Sgmc Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Georgia license to work in Valdosta 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 Valdosta?

The federal per diem benchmark in Valdosta 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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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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2What they are offering now

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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