PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Saint Cloud, MN
$55k–$106k/ year
Registered Dietitian jobs in St. Cloud, MN
Pay for registered dietitians in the St. Cloud area centers on $37.86 per hour, or about $78,760 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.79 and the upper quarter over $39.62. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud. That ranks 42nd of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 8th of 251 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near St. Cloud.
- $37.86median pay per hour, St. Cloud
- $31–$40typical range per hour
- 60registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% above the Minnesota statewide median of $36.34 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 60 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the St. Cloud metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.23).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.38 | $63,190 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.79 | $64,040 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.86 | $78,760 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.62 | $82,410 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.23 | $94,080 | 27% above U.S. median |
How St. Cloud ranks
- 42nd of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 8th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 St. Cloud
- Overall prices in St. Cloud run 12% below the U.S. average (index 87.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 35% below the U.S. average (index 65.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.86 median hour buys what $43.20 buys at the national price level, 22% above 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.
Estimate your St. Cloud paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,363
- Per year: $68,148
- Per month: $5,679
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the St. Cloud metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in St. Cloud
| 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).
Hospitals in St. Cloud
CMS lists 2 hospitals in St. Cloud, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centracare - St. Cloud Hospital Saint Cloud, MN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Cloud Va Medical Center St. Cloud, MN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Grove, MN | 45 mi | $36.32/hr | 72,739 |
| Coon Rapids, MN | 48 mi | $36.32/hr | 63,807 |
| Plymouth, MN | 49 mi | $36.32/hr | 78,551 |
| Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 mi | $36.32/hr | 82,893 |
| Blaine, MN | 53 mi | $36.32/hr | 75,172 |
| Minnetonka, MN | 54 mi | $36.32/hr | 52,651 |
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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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in St. Cloud, MN?
Registered Dietitians in the St. Cloud metro area have a median pay of $37.86 per hour, about $78,760 a year. The middle half earn between $30.79 and $39.62 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is St. Cloud a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
St. Cloud ranks 8th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 42nd of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in St. Cloud?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in St. Cloud. Your free report adds named employers and pay near St. Cloud.
Do I need a Minnesota license to work in St. Cloud 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 St. Cloud?
The federal per diem benchmark in St. Cloud 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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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
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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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