Registered Dietitian jobs in Broken Arrow, OK
Registered Dietitians in the Broken Arrow area earn a median of $34.00 per hour, about $70,720 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.22 and $35.00. That ranks 114th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 47th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Broken Arrow.
- $34.00median pay per hour, Tulsa
- $30–$35typical range per hour
- 360registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 89cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Broken Arrow, OK
The metro median is 5% above the Oklahoma statewide median of $32.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 360 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Tulsa metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.59).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.14 | $58,530 | 21% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.22 | $62,860 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.00 | $70,720 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.00 | $72,800 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.82 | $80,750 | 9% above U.S. median |
How Broken Arrow ranks
- 114th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 47th 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 Broken Arrow
- Overall prices in Tulsa run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 32% below the U.S. average (index 68.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $34.00 median hour buys what $38.11 buys at the national price level, 7% above 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.
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- Per year: $61,200
- Per month: $5,100
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Tulsa metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Broken Arrow
| Item | Federal 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 Broken Arrow
CMS lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension St John Broken Arrow Broken Arrow, OK | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulsa, OK | 9 mi | $34.00/hr | 415,154 |
| Bentonville, AR | 89 mi | $30.91/hr | 61,791 |
| Fayetteville, AR | 90 mi | $30.91/hr | 103,134 |
| Springdale, AR | 91 mi | $30.91/hr | 89,368 |
| Fort Smith, AR | 92 mi | $29.20/hr | 90,507 |
| Rogers, AR | 93 mi | $30.91/hr | 75,639 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Oklahoma · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Oklahoma
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Oklahoma 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 Broken Arrow, OK?
Registered Dietitians in the Tulsa metro area have a median pay of $34.00 per hour, about $70,720 a year. The middle half earn between $30.22 and $35.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Broken Arrow a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Tulsa ranks 47th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 114th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Broken Arrow?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Broken Arrow, led by Ascension St John Broken Arrow. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Broken Arrow as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oklahoma requires for your role with the Oklahoma 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 Broken Arrow?
The federal per diem benchmark in Broken Arrow 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 Broken Arrow?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Nutritious Lifestyles, LLCOklahoma City, OK · 1 wage offer$31.00/ hr$27–$35
- 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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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.
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