PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care · Orland Park, IL
$70k–$117k/ year
Top 25% pay
Registered Dietitian jobs in Downers Grove, IL
Registered Dietitians in the Downers Grove area earn a median of $34.89 per hour, about $72,570 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.97 and $38.93. That ranks 97th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 170th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Downers Grove and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Downers Grove and what they pay.
- $34.89median pay per hour, Chicago
- $30–$39typical range per hour
- 1,820registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 7open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Clinical Dietitian
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL
$59k–$85k/ year
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care · Chicago, IL
$70k–$117k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 23 days ago
Clinical Dietitian
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL
$31.00–$44.90/ hour
PermanentPosted 24 days ago
Clinical Dietitian
Shriners Hospitals for Children · Chicago, IL
$35.37–$53.05/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Dietitian - Outpatient GI
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Skokie, IL
$66k–$107k/ year
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago
Registered Dietitian
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Chicago, IL
$66k–$107k/ year
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Named employers near Downers Grove, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered dietitians near Downers Grove
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medical Care | 2 | $44.95 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 2 | $36.22 |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | 2 | $41.50 |
| Shriners Hospitals for Children | 1 | $44.21 |
Registered Dietitian pay in Downers Grove, IL
The metro median is 7% above the Illinois statewide median of $32.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,820 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.80 | $47,420 | 36% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.97 | $62,340 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.89 | $72,570 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.93 | $80,970 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.94 | $91,400 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Downers Grove ranks
- 97th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 170th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Illinois 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 Downers Grove
- Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $34.89 median hour buys what $33.68 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Downers Grove paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,256
- Per year: $62,802
- Per month: $5,234
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Downers Grove
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,365 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,745 |
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).
Hospitals in Downers Grove
CMS lists 1 hospital in Downers Grove, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Downers Grove, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, IL | 6 mi | $34.89/hr | 53,741 |
| Naperville, IL | 8 mi | $34.89/hr | 153,124 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Illinois · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Illinois
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Downers Grove
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Downers Grove, IL?
Registered Dietitians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $34.89 per hour, about $72,570 a year. The middle half earn between $29.97 and $38.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Downers Grove a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 170th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 97th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Downers Grove?
We list 7 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Downers Grove.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Downers Grove as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Illinois requires for your role with the Illinois 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 Downers Grove?
The federal per diem benchmark in Downers Grove is $115 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,365 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Downers Grove?
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Your Dietitian pay reportDowners Grove, IL · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Fresenius Medical CareOrland Park, IL · 2 postings$44.95/ hr$34–$56
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoSkokie, IL · 2 postings$41.50/ hr$32–$52
- Southern Illinois HealthcareIllinois · 3 postings$37.46/ hr$29–$46
- Central Maine Healthcare CorporationElgin, IL · 2 postings$36.22/ hr$28–$45
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$29Median$37.46High$52
17 Dietitian postings with published pay in Illinois, 15 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 17 Dietitian roles
- Clinical Dietitian Weight ManagementPermanent$29.30–$34.47/ hour
- Clinical Dietitian - Full TimePermanent$29.38–$45.54/ hour
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