PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dietitian
Allina Health · Minnesota
$29.31–$40.17/ hour
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Apple Valley, MN
The median registered dietitian pay in the Apple Valley area is $36.32 per hour ($75,540 a year), with the typical range running from $30.81 to $39.80. That ranks 69th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 135th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 18 hospitals in the Apple Valley metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Apple Valley.
- $36.32median pay per hour, Minneapolis
- $31–$40typical range per hour
- 850registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 105cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Apple Valley, MN
The metro median is in line with the Minnesota statewide median of $36.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 850 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.99 | $62,380 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.81 | $64,080 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.32 | $75,540 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.80 | $82,780 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.99 | $89,420 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Apple Valley ranks
- 69th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 135th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 4 Minnesota 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 Apple Valley
- Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.32 median hour buys what $34.65 buys at the national price level, 2% 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$1,308
- Per year: $65,376
- Per month: $5,448
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Apple Valley
| 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 Minnesota
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Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Saint Cloud, MN
$55k–$106k/ year
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Clinical Inpatient/Outpatient Dietitian
Essentia Health · Virginia, MN
$28.40–$42.60/ hour
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Dietitian
Allina Health · Minnesota
$29.31–$40.17/ hour
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Dietitian | Cancer Center
CentraCare · Willmar, MN
$33.38–$45.10/ hour
Hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, 9 of the 14 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital Edina, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Maple Grove Hospital Maple Grove, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Minneapolis Va Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Cambridge Medical Center Cambridge, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital Woodbury, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ridgeview Medical Center Waconia, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Allina United Hospital Saint Paul, MN | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnsville, MN | 4 mi | $36.32/hr | 64,864 |
| Eagan, MN | 5 mi | $36.32/hr | 67,240 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Minnesota · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Minnesota
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Minnesota taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Apple Valley, MN?
Registered Dietitians in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $36.32 per hour, about $75,540 a year. The middle half earn between $30.81 and $39.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Apple Valley a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 135th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 69th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Apple Valley?
CMS lists 18 hospitals in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area, led by M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Apple Valley as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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 Apple Valley?
The federal per diem benchmark in Apple Valley 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Apple Valley?
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Your Dietitian pay reportApple Valley, MN · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Mayo ClinicRochester, MN · 1 wage offer$35.96/ hr$36–$36
- Allina HealthMinnesota · 2 postings$34.74/ hr$29–$40
- University of MinnesotaSaint Paul, MN · 1 wage offer$30.21/ hr$30–$30
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$27Median$35.50High$48
5 Dietitian postings with published pay in Minnesota, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 5 Dietitian roles
- DietitianPermanent$29.31–$40.17/ hour
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$55k–$106k/ year
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