NC · Gastonia · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Gastonia, NC

Registered Dietitians in the Gastonia area earn a median of $32.56 per hour, about $67,730 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.83 and $39.49. That ranks 141st of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 176th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Gastonia and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Gastonia.

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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Salisbury, NC

$76k–$99k/ year
  • Part-time
  • Req 887946400
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1 more open role from employers in Gastonia. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.

PermanentPosted 2 days ago

Registered Dietitian

Fresenius Medical Care · Gastonia, NC

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  • Full time
  • Req R0271168
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Who is hiring registered dietitians near Gastonia

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
Advocate Health1$35.70
Veterans Health Administration1$42.21

Registered Dietitian pay in Gastonia, NC

The metro median is 4% above the North Carolina statewide median of $31.21 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 640 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.95).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.49$53,02028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.83$62,05016% below U.S. median
Median$32.56$67,7308% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.49$82,14011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$45.20$94,02027% above U.S. median

How Gastonia ranks

  • 141st of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 176th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 10 North Carolina 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 Gastonia

  • Overall prices in Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia run 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.56 median hour buys what $33.45 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Gastonia paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,172
  • Per year: $58,608
  • Per month: $4,884

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gastonia

ItemFederal 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 Gastonia

CMS lists 1 hospital in Gastonia, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Caromont Regional Medical Center
Gastonia, NC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

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
Charlotte, NC20 mi$32.56/hr943,476
Huntersville, NC21 mi$32.56/hr67,087
Greenville, SC72 mi$31.50/hr74,371
Winston-Salem, NC79 mi$31.92/hr255,769
Asheville, NC80 mi$31.76/hr94,992
High Point, NC84 mi$30.50/hr118,601

Registered Dietitian jobs in North Carolina · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Carolina

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

North Carolina taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Gastonia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Gastonia, NC?

Registered Dietitians in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia metro area have a median pay of $32.56 per hour, about $67,730 a year. The middle half earn between $29.83 and $39.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia ranks 176th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 141st of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Gastonia?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Gastonia.

Do I need a North Carolina license to work in Gastonia as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what North Carolina requires for your role with the North Carolina 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 Gastonia?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gastonia 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

  • Veterans Health AdministrationKernersville, NC · 2 postings$41.75/ hr$36–$48
  • The Charlotte Mecklenburg Hospital AuthorityCharlotte, NC · 1 wage offer$29.16/ hr$29–$29
  • CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
  • Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62

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2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$41.29High$48

3 Dietitian postings with published pay in North Carolina, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Dietitian roles

  1. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $75k–$97k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Kernersville, NC · posted today
  2. Dietitian Nutritionist Weight ManagementPermanent
    $28.55–$42.85/ hour
    Advocate Health · Charlotte, NC · posted 7 days ago

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