OH · Cuyahoga Falls · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Registered Dietitians in the Cuyahoga Falls area earn a median of $32.78 per hour, about $68,170 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.39 and $36.27. That ranks 134th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 119th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Cuyahoga Falls. The free report below lists employers near Cuyahoga Falls and what they pay.

Registered Dietitian pay in Cuyahoga Falls, OH

The metro median is 3% below the Ohio statewide median of $33.65 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 150 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Akron metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.73$53,52028% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.39$61,13017% below U.S. median
Median$32.78$68,1708% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.27$75,4402% above U.S. median
Top 10%$38.66$80,4109% above U.S. median

How Cuyahoga Falls ranks

  • 134th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 119th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 8 Ohio 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 Cuyahoga Falls

  • Overall prices in Akron run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 23% below the U.S. average (index 76.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $32.78 median hour buys what $35.11 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.

Get the Cuyahoga Falls Registered Dietitian pay report

Named employers near Cuyahoga Falls, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.

Get my free pay report

Estimate your Cuyahoga Falls paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,180
  • Per year: $59,004
  • Per month: $4,917

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

Travel assignment per diem in Cuyahoga Falls

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).

Open Registered Dietitian roles in Ohio

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Cuyahoga Falls as they open.

All Registered Dietitian jobs in Ohio

Hospitals in Cuyahoga Falls

CMS lists 1 hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Summa Western Reserve Hospital
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Akron, OH7 mi$32.78/hr189,664
Parma, OH17 mi$34.91/hr79,350
Cleveland, OH21 mi$34.91/hr365,379
Canton, OH28 mi$31.43/hr69,211
Elyria, OH32 mi$34.91/hr53,604
Lorain, OH37 mi$34.91/hr65,751

Registered Dietitian jobs in Ohio · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Ohio

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

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

Ohio state guide

Other healthcare roles in Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

Registered Dietitians in the Akron metro area have a median pay of $32.78 per hour, about $68,170 a year. The middle half earn between $29.39 and $36.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Akron ranks 119th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 134th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do registered dietitians work in Cuyahoga Falls?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, led by Summa Western Reserve Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Cuyahoga Falls as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Ohio requires for your role with the Ohio 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 Cuyahoga Falls?

The federal per diem benchmark in Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls?

Yes. We place healthcare staff in Cuyahoga Falls and across Ohio. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Cuyahoga Falls.

Free for every candidate

What do employers near Cuyahoga Falls pay registered dietitians? Get the report.

Tell us your role and city. Within 24 hours you get an email with three things, by employer name. It costs you nothing, because employers pay us.

  1. 1
    Pay for your role at other hospitals

    The hourly pay at named employers near you, so you see who pays most.

  2. 2
    What they are offering now

    The pay range and median across current postings, and how many were posted this month.

  3. 3
    Roles open for you right now

    Every current opening near you with pay, shift and start date. Reply with one click.

Get your free pay report

90+ Registered Dietitian roles in Ohio, sent free by email

Tell us who you are and what you do. We email the report within 24 hours on business days.

Please enter your first name.
Please enter your last name.
That email doesn't look quite right.
Please choose your role.
Please enter your city or ZIP.

Free for candidates. No phone number, no cold calls. One-click unsubscribe.

The Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval: Health Care Staffing Services Certification, since 2022American Staffing Association memberNATHO member: National Association of Travel Healthcare OrganizationsNALTO member: National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations

Pay report · Dietitian near Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Valorem Health Shift ReportFrom your recruiting team · [email protected]

Your Dietitian pay reportCuyahoga Falls, OH · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Abbott LaboratoriesColumbus, OH · 1 wage offer$51.68/ hr$48–$55
  • Compass Group USA, Inc.Marietta, OH · 1 wage offer$31.75/ hr$26–$37
  • Nationwide Children's HospitalColumbus, OH · 2 wage offers$31.01/ hr$28–$34
  • Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterCincinnati, OH · 1 wage offer$28.50/ hr$28–$28

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$28Median$31.01High$42

6 employer-reported wage offers for Dietitian in federal filings in Ohio, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Dietitian roles

  1. Registered DietitianPermanent
    $29.00–$43.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Beachwood, OH · posted 16 days ago
  2. Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice)Permanent
    $93k–$121k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH · posted 30+ days ago

Each one has pay, shift and start date.

I'm interestedOne click. A recruiter writes only after you reply.
Check my pay