NV · Las Vegas · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Registered Dietitians in the Las Vegas area earn a median of $33.18 per hour, about $69,000 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.29 and $40.15. That ranks 130th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 189th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Las Vegas and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Las Vegas and what they pay.

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1 more open role from employers in Las Vegas. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 15 days ago

Registered Dietitian

Fresenius Medical Care · Las Vegas, NV

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  • Req R0266750
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Registered Dietitian pay in Las Vegas, NV

The metro median is 1% below the Nevada statewide median of $33.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 380 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.69).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$26.38$54,87026% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.29$63,00015% below U.S. median
Median$33.18$69,0007% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.15$83,51013% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.51$94,66028% above U.S. median

How Las Vegas ranks

  • 130th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 189th of 251 after adjusting for local prices

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 Las Vegas

  • Overall prices in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.5).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.18 median hour buys what $33.11 buys at the national price level, 7% 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.

Estimate your Las Vegas paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,194
  • Per year: $59,724
  • Per month: $4,977
  • Nevada has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Las Vegas

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$134
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,540
13-week assignment$20,020

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).

Hospitals in Las Vegas

CMS lists 15 hospitals in Las Vegas, 3 of the 9 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mountainview Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals - San Martin Campus
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Hills Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Summerlin Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Sunrise Hospital And Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
University Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Valley Hospital Medical Center
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Harmon Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
Acute careFor-profitNot ratedNo

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
North Las Vegas, NV10 mi$33.18/hr294,034
Henderson, NV20 mi$33.18/hr350,039
St. George, UT110 mi$25.27/hr106,288
Lake Havasu City, AZ131 mi$31.41/hr59,037
Apple Valley, CA161 mi$42.98/hr75,029
Victorville, CA167 mi$42.98/hr140,721

Registered Dietitian jobs in Nevada · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Nevada

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nevada requires for your role with the Nevada licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Nevada does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

Nevada state guide

Other healthcare roles in Las Vegas

Las Vegas city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Las Vegas, NV?

Registered Dietitians in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas metro area have a median pay of $33.18 per hour, about $69,000 a year. The middle half earn between $30.29 and $40.15 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Las Vegas a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas ranks 189th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 130th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Las Vegas?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Las Vegas.

Do I need a Nevada license to work in Las Vegas as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Nevada requires for your role with the Nevada 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 Las Vegas?

The federal per diem benchmark in Las Vegas is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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 hospitals

  • CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
  • Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62
  • Sentara HealthcareHarrisonburg, VA · 3 postings$42.75/ hr$35–$60
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationAnaheim, CA · 7 postings$42.00/ hr$28–$55

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2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$38.18High$56

181 Dietitian postings with published pay in the US, 140 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Dietitian roles

  1. Clinical Dietitian HIV ProgramPermanent
    $29.51–$43.89/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Henderson, NV · posted 8 days ago
  2. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $74k–$116k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Reno, NV · posted 16 days ago

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