MN · Edina · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Edina, MN

Pay for registered dietitians in the Edina area centers on $36.32 per hour, or about $75,540 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.81 and the upper quarter over $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 1 hospital in Edina. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Edina.

Registered Dietitian pay in Edina, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.99$62,38016% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.81$64,08013% below U.S. median
Median$36.32$75,5402% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.80$82,78012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$42.99$89,42021% above U.S. median

How Edina 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 Edina

  • 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 Edina

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$148
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,680
13-week assignment$21,840

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).

Open Registered Dietitian roles in Minnesota

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Edina as they open.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Dietitian

Allina Health · Minnesota

$29.31–$40.17/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R-0073781
New this week
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Saint Cloud, MN

$55k–$106k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887408300
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago

Dietitian

Allina Health · Minnesota

$29.31–$40.17/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R-0072520
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Hospitals in Edina

CMS lists 1 hospital in Edina, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital
Edina, MN
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes

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
Bloomington, MN5 mi$36.32/hr88,344
Minnetonka, MN6 mi$36.32/hr52,651

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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Other healthcare roles in Edina

Edina city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Edina, 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 Edina 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 Edina?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Edina, 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 Edina 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 Edina?

The federal per diem benchmark in Edina is $148 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,680 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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

  1. DietitianPermanent
    $29.31–$40.17/ hour
    Allina Health · Minnesota · posted 2 days ago
  2. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $55k–$106k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Saint Cloud, MN · posted 13 days ago

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