Clinical Dietitian
Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, MN
The median registered dietitian pay in the Minneapolis 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 5 hospitals in Minneapolis. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Minneapolis.
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Fairview Health Services · Minneapolis, 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 |
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.
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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.
| Item | Federal 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).
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CMS lists 5 hospitals in Minneapolis, 3 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| M Health Fairview University Of Mn Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hennepin County Medical Center Minneapolis, MN | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Hospitals & Clinics Of Mn Minneapolis, MN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edina, MN | 7 mi | $36.32/hr | 53,564 |
| St. Paul, MN | 8 mi | $36.32/hr | 307,465 |
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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).
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.
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Minneapolis, led by Minneapolis Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
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.
The federal per diem benchmark in Minneapolis 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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