ND · Bismarck · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Bismarck, ND

The median registered dietitian pay in the Bismarck area is $29.09 per hour ($60,510 a year), with the typical range running from $28.69 to $33.95. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Bismarck. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bismarck.

Open Registered Dietitian roles in Bismarck

Per diemPosted 30+ days ago

Dietitian

CommonSpirit Health · Bismarck, ND

$30.71–$42.64/ hour
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Registered Dietitian pay in Bismarck, ND

The metro median is 3% below the North Dakota statewide median of $30.06 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 50 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Bismarck metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.42).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.27$56,72023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.69$59,68019% below U.S. median
Median$29.09$60,51018% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.95$70,6204% below U.S. median
Top 10%$39.35$81,85011% above U.S. median

How Bismarck ranks

  • 242nd of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 219th 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 Bismarck

  • Overall prices in Bismarck run 9% below the U.S. average (index 91.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 84.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.09 median hour buys what $31.96 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Bismarck paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,047
  • Per year: $52,362
  • Per month: $4,364

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bismarck

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 Bismarck

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Bismarck, 2 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi St Alexius Health
Bismarck, ND
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck
Bismarck, ND
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
Fargo, ND186 mi$29.80/hr136,285
Grand Forks, ND188 mi$30.06/hr59,845
Rapid City, SD224 mi$30.01/hr79,894
St. Cloud, MN328 mi$37.86/hr72,145
Maple Grove, MN370 mi$36.32/hr72,739
Plymouth, MN372 mi$36.32/hr78,551

Registered Dietitian jobs in North Dakota · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in North Dakota

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

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

North Dakota state guide

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Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Bismarck, ND?

Registered Dietitians in the Bismarck metro area have a median pay of $29.09 per hour, about $60,510 a year. The middle half earn between $28.69 and $33.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Bismarck ranks 219th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 242nd of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Bismarck?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Bismarck. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bismarck.

Do I need a North Dakota license to work in Bismarck as a registered dietitian?

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

The federal per diem benchmark in Bismarck 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.

Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Bismarck?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • SanfordBismarck, ND · 1 wage offer$24.12/ hr$24–$24
  • 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

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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: 1 Dietitian roles

  1. DietitianPer diem
    $30.71–$42.64/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Bismarck, ND · posted 30+ days ago

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