PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Las Cruces, NM
$50k–$97k/ year
Registered Dietitian jobs in Las Cruces, NM
Pay for registered dietitians in the Las Cruces area centers on $31.31 per hour, or about $65,120 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.12 and the upper quarter over $35.11. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Las Cruces. That ranks 185th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 131st of 251 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Las Cruces and what they pay.
- $31.31median pay per hour, Las Cruces
- $29–$35typical range per hour
- 50registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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Dialysis Registered Dietitian
US Renal Care · Las Cruces, NM
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The metro median is 3% below the New Mexico statewide median of $32.39 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 50 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Las Cruces metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $26.81 | $55,760 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.12 | $60,570 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.31 | $65,120 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.11 | $73,030 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.12 | $79,290 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Las Cruces ranks
- 185th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 131st of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 3 New Mexico 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 Las Cruces
- Overall prices in Las Cruces run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 37% below the U.S. average (index 63.0).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.31 median hour buys what $34.71 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.
Estimate your Las Cruces paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,127
- Per year: $56,358
- Per month: $4,696
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Las Cruces metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Las Cruces
| 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 Las Cruces
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Las Cruces, 0 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Crosses Regional Hospital Llc Las Cruces, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Mountain View Regional Medical Center Las Cruces, NM | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Bhc Mesilla Valley Hospital, Llc Las Cruces, NM | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Paso, TX | 39 mi | $30.48/hr | 681,723 |
| Albuquerque, NM | 192 mi | $34.16/hr | 560,326 |
| Rio Rancho, NM | 204 mi | $34.16/hr | 112,524 |
| Tucson, AZ | 239 mi | $30.61/hr | 554,013 |
| Marana, AZ | 254 mi | $32.34/hr | 62,380 |
| Odessa, TX | 262 mi | $32.04/hr | 119,748 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in New Mexico · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in New Mexico
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Mexico requires for your role with the New Mexico licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
New Mexico 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 Las Cruces, NM?
Registered Dietitians in the Las Cruces metro area have a median pay of $31.31 per hour, about $65,120 a year. The middle half earn between $29.12 and $35.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Las Cruces a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Las Cruces ranks 131st of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 185th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Las Cruces?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Las Cruces. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Las Cruces.
Do I need a New Mexico license to work in Las Cruces as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Mexico requires for your role with the New Mexico 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 Cruces?
The federal per diem benchmark in Las Cruces 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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Your Dietitian pay reportLas Cruces, NM · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationAlbuquerque, NM · 2 postings$35.66/ hr$24–$47
- UNM HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · 2 wage offers$35.35/ hr$28–$42
- Compass Group USA, Inc.Roswell, NM · 2 wage offers$29.37/ hr$24–$35
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$25Median$35.16High$42
4 employer-reported wage offers for Dietitian in federal filings in New Mexico, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dietitian roles
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$51k–$98k/ year
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$50k–$97k/ year
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