PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice)
Veterans Health Administration · Dayton, OH
$93k–$121k/ year
Top 25% pay
Registered Dietitian jobs in Dayton, OH
The median registered dietitian pay in the Dayton area is $32.70 per hour ($68,010 a year), with the typical range running from $29.55 to $36.81. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Dayton. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Dayton. The free report below lists employers near Dayton and what they pay.
- $32.70median pay per hour, Dayton
- $30–$37typical range per hour
- 180registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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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 180 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.96).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.97 | $51,940 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.55 | $61,460 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.70 | $68,010 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.81 | $76,560 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $42.40 | $88,190 | 19% above U.S. median |
How Dayton ranks
- 136th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 111th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Dayton
- Overall prices in Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.70 median hour buys what $35.28 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.
Estimate your Dayton paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,177
- Per year: $58,860
- Per month: $4,905
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Dayton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $115 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,323 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,199 |
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 Dayton
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Dayton, 2 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton Va Medical Center Dayton, OH | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kettering Health Dayton Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
| Miami Valley Hospital Dayton, OH | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dayton Childrens Hospital Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Shriners Hospitals For Children Dayton, OH | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Haven Behavioral Hospital Of Dayton Dayton, OH | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering, OH | 7 mi | $32.70/hr | 57,028 |
| Middletown, OH | 21 mi | $35.71/hr | 52,291 |
| Springfield, OH | 24 mi | $33.65/hr | 58,138 |
| Hamilton, OH | 33 mi | $35.71/hr | 63,953 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 47 mi | $35.71/hr | 314,915 |
| Columbus, OH | 66 mi | $35.08/hr | 933,263 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Dayton
Dayton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Dayton, OH?
Registered Dietitians in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek metro area have a median pay of $32.70 per hour, about $68,010 a year. The middle half earn between $29.55 and $36.81 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dayton a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek ranks 111th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 136th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Dayton?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Dayton. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dayton.
Do I need a Ohio license to work in Dayton 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 Dayton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Dayton is $115 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,323 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Dietitian pay reportDayton, 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
- Registered DietitianPermanent$29.00–$43.00/ hour
- Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice)Permanent$93k–$121k/ year
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