Registered Dietitian jobs in Westfield, IN
Pay for registered dietitians in the Westfield area centers on $30.55 per hour, or about $63,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.32 and the upper quarter over $36.87. That ranks 203rd of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 220th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 26 hospitals in the Westfield metro area. The free report below lists employers near Westfield and what they pay.
- $30.55median pay per hour, Indianapolis
- $28–$37typical range per hour
- 510registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 96cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Westfield, IN
The metro median is in line with the Indiana statewide median of $30.69 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 510 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.93).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $23.33 | $48,530 | 34% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.32 | $58,910 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.55 | $63,540 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.87 | $76,690 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.27 | $83,760 | 13% above U.S. median |
How Westfield ranks
- 203rd of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 220th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 7 Indiana 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 Westfield
- Overall prices in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.55 median hour buys what $31.92 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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- Per year: $54,990
- Per month: $4,582
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Westfield
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $133 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,491 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,383 |
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 the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area
CMS lists 26 hospitals in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area, 6 of the 16 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent Heart Center Carmel, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent Fishers Fishers, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Franciscan Health Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Indiana University Health North Hospital Carmel, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Iu Health West Hospital Avon, IN | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Riverview Health Noblesville, IN | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension St Vincent Carmel Carmel, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital East Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital North Indianapolis, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital Of Anderson And Madison County Anderson, IN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmel, IN | 5 mi | $30.55/hr | 103,606 |
| Noblesville, IN | 8 mi | $30.55/hr | 75,239 |
| Kokomo, IN | 30 mi | $30.69/hr | 60,093 |
| Muncie, IN | 42 mi | $30.69/hr | 65,320 |
| Lafayette, IN | 45 mi | $30.85/hr | 71,757 |
| Columbus, IN | 58 mi | $30.69/hr | 51,970 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Indiana · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Indiana
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Indiana taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Westfield
Westfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Westfield, IN?
Registered Dietitians in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood metro area have a median pay of $30.55 per hour, about $63,540 a year. The middle half earn between $28.32 and $36.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Westfield a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood ranks 220th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 203rd of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Westfield?
CMS lists 26 hospitals in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area, led by St Vincent Heart Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Indiana license to work in Westfield as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Indiana requires for your role with the Indiana 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 Westfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Westfield is $133 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,491 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Westfield?
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- Fresenius Management Services, Inc., a Fresenius Medical Care N.A. companyColumbus, IN · 1 wage offer$30.99/ hr$31–$31
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
- Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62
- Sentara HealthcareHarrisonburg, VA · 3 postings$42.75/ hr$35–$60
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