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Clinical Dietitian Weight Management
OSF Healthcare System · Peoria, IL
$29.30–$34.47/ hour
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Springfield, IL
Registered Dietitians in the Springfield area earn a median of $29.78 per hour, about $61,950 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $26.34 and $34.56. That ranks 232nd of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 215th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Springfield. The free report below lists employers near Springfield and what they pay.
- $29.78median pay per hour, Springfield
- $26–$35typical range per hour
- 50registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Springfield, IL
The metro median is 9% below the Illinois statewide median of $32.58 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 50 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Springfield metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.01).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.20 | $44,100 | 40% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.34 | $54,790 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.78 | $61,950 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $34.56 | $71,880 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.19 | $79,440 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Springfield ranks
- 232nd of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 215th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Springfield
- Overall prices in Springfield run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.78 median hour buys what $32.11 buys at the national price level, 10% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,072
- Per year: $53,604
- Per month: $4,467
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Springfield metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Springfield
| Item | Federal 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 Illinois
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Springfield as they open.
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Clinical Dietitian - Full Time
Southern Illinois Healthcare · Illinois
$29.38–$45.54/ hour
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Hospitals in Springfield
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Medical Center Springfield, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Johns Hospital Springfield, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Andrew Mcfarland Mental Hlth Ctr Springfield, IL | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 38 mi | $32.58/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 59 mi | $31.36/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 61 mi | $31.36/hr | 53,304 |
| Peoria, IL | 66 mi | $30.74/hr | 111,696 |
| Champaign, IL | 76 mi | $32.92/hr | 91,961 |
| Florissant, MO | 78 mi | $32.43/hr | 51,290 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Springfield, IL?
Registered Dietitians in the Springfield metro area have a median pay of $29.78 per hour, about $61,950 a year. The middle half earn between $26.34 and $34.56 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Springfield a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Springfield ranks 215th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 232nd of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Springfield?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Springfield, led by Memorial Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Springfield 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 Springfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Springfield 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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Your Dietitian pay reportSpringfield, 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
+ 15 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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