DIETITIAN
North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi
Registered Dietitians in the Gulfport area earn a median of $30.17 per hour, about $62,750 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.80 and $36.33. That ranks 218th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 175th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Gulfport.
The metro median is 1% above the Mississippi statewide median of $29.75 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 60 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.82).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.79 | $28,680 | 61% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.80 | $51,580 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.17 | $62,750 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.33 | $75,570 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $40.69 | $84,640 | 15% 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.
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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| 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).
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North Mississippi Health Services · Mississippi
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CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Hospital At Gulfport Gulfport, MS | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Singing River Gulfport Gulfport, MS | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | 58 mi | $33.87/hr | 362,701 |
| Mobile, AL | 60 mi | $30.81/hr | 201,367 |
| Kenner, LA | 76 mi | $33.87/hr | 64,650 |
| Pensacola, FL | 112 mi | $34.32/hr | 53,898 |
| Jackson, MS | 147 mi | $31.09/hr | 141,449 |
| Montgomery, AL | 212 mi | $36.04/hr | 195,818 |
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Registered Dietitians in the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area have a median pay of $30.17 per hour, about $62,750 a year. The middle half earn between $24.80 and $36.33 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Gulfport-Biloxi ranks 175th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 218th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Gulfport, led by Memorial Hospital At Gulfport. 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 Mississippi requires for your role with the Mississippi 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 Gulfport 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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