OH · Kettering · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Kettering, OH

Pay for registered dietitians in the Kettering area centers on $32.70 per hour, or about $68,010 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.55 and the upper quarter over $36.81. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Kettering. That ranks 136th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 111th of 251 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Kettering.

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Registered Dietitian pay in Kettering, 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 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.97$51,94030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$29.55$61,46017% below U.S. median
Median$32.70$68,0108% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$36.81$76,5604% above U.S. median
Top 10%$42.40$88,19019% above U.S. median

How Kettering 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 Kettering

  • 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 Kettering 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 Kettering

ItemFederal 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 Kettering

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Kettering Health Main Campus
Kettering, 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
Dayton, OH7 mi$32.70/hr136,346
Middletown, OH18 mi$35.71/hr52,291
Springfield, OH25 mi$33.65/hr58,138
Hamilton, OH30 mi$35.71/hr63,953
Cincinnati, OH43 mi$35.71/hr314,915
Columbus, OH65 mi$35.08/hr933,263

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Registered Dietitian salary in Ohio

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.

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Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Kettering, 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 Kettering 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 Kettering?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Kettering.

Do I need a Ohio license to work in Kettering 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 Kettering?

The federal per diem benchmark in Kettering 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 reportKettering, 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

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