OK · Lawton · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Lawton, OK

Pay for registered dietitians in Oklahoma centers on $32.42 per hour, or about $67,430 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.43 and the upper quarter over $35.00. That is 9% below the U.S. median of $35.50 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Lawton. The free report below lists employers near Lawton and what they pay.

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Registered Dietitian pay in Lawton, OK

Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,040 dietitians and nutritionists employed in Oklahoma.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.37$36,13051% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$28.43$59,13020% below U.S. median
Median$32.42$67,4309% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$35.00$72,8001% below U.S. median
Top 10%$39.98$83,16013% above U.S. median

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.

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What your pay buys in Lawton

  • Overall prices in Lawton run 14% below the U.S. average (index 85.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 43% below the U.S. average (index 57.4).

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 Lawton paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,167
  • Per year: $58,356
  • Per month: $4,863

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

Travel assignment per diem in Lawton

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 Lawton

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Lawton, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Memorial Health
Lawton, OK
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Southwestern Medical Center
Lawton, OK
Acute careFor-profit2 of 5Yes
Lawton Indian Hospital
Lawton, OK
Acute careGovernment and federalNot ratedNo
Jim Taliaferro Comm Mental Health Ctr
Lawton, OK
PsychiatricGovernment and federalNot ratedNo

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
Wichita Falls, TX49 mi$33.32/hr102,372
Moore, OK73 mi$31.62/hr63,845
Norman, OK75 mi$31.62/hr131,010
Oklahoma City, OK78 mi$31.62/hr712,919
Midwest City, OK83 mi$31.62/hr58,505
Edmond, OK93 mi$31.62/hr99,040

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.

Oklahoma state guide

Other healthcare roles in Lawton

Lawton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Lawton, OK?

Registered Dietitians in Oklahoma have a median pay of $32.42 per hour, about $67,430 a year. The middle half earn between $28.43 and $35.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do registered dietitians work in Lawton?

CMS lists 4 hospitals in Lawton, led by Memorial Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oklahoma license to work in Lawton 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 Lawton?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lawton 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.

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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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Low$26Median$38.18High$56

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