IL · Hoffman Estates · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Hoffman Estates, IL

The median registered dietitian pay in the Hoffman Estates area is $34.89 per hour ($72,570 a year), with the typical range running from $29.97 to $38.93. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Hoffman Estates and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Hoffman Estates. The free report below lists employers near Hoffman Estates and what they pay.

Open Registered Dietitian roles near Hoffman Estates

Roles in other cities of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area.

PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Registered Dietitian

Fresenius Medical Care · Orland Park, IL

$70k–$117k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R0271052
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Clinical Dietitian

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Elgin, IL

$59k–$85k/ year
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 282849
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PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Registered Dietitian

Fresenius Medical Care · Chicago, IL

$70k–$117k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R0268706
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 23 days ago

Clinical Dietitian

Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Olympia Fields, IL

$31.00–$44.90/ hour
  • FULL_TIME
  • Req 281843
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PermanentPosted 24 days ago

Clinical Dietitian

Shriners Hospitals for Children · Chicago, IL

$35.37–$53.05/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR101953
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Registered Dietitian

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · Chicago, IL

$66k–$107k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req JR2026-2071
Top 25% pay
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Who is hiring registered dietitians near Hoffman Estates

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Fresenius Medical Care2$44.95
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation2$36.22
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago2$41.50
Shriners Hospitals for Children1$44.21

Registered Dietitian pay in Hoffman Estates, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.80$47,42036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.97$62,34016% below U.S. median
Median$34.89$72,5702% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.93$80,97010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.94$91,40024% above U.S. median

How Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates

  • 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$195
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,009
13-week assignment$26,117

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 Hoffman Estates

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Alexian Brothers Behavioral Hlth Hosp
Hoffman Estates, IL
PsychiatricNonprofitNot 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
Schaumburg, IL4 mi$34.89/hr77,099
Palatine, IL6 mi$34.89/hr65,951

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.

Illinois state guide

Other healthcare roles in Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Hoffman Estates, 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 Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates?

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 Hoffman Estates.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates?

The federal per diem benchmark in Hoffman Estates is $195 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,009 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Hoffman Estates?

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Your Dietitian pay reportHoffman Estates, 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

  1. Clinical Dietitian Weight ManagementPermanent
    $29.30–$34.47/ hour
    OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL · posted today
  2. Clinical Dietitian - Full TimePermanent
    $29.38–$45.54/ hour
    Southern Illinois Healthcare · Illinois · posted 2 days ago

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