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Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Philadelphia, PA
$56k–$107k/ year
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Registered Dietitians in the Philadelphia area earn a median of $34.44 per hour, about $71,640 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.35 and $40.28. That ranks 102nd of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 173rd of 251 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Philadelphia. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Philadelphia.
- $34.44median pay per hour, Philadelphia
- $30–$40typical range per hour
- 2,060registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
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Dietitian
BrightSpring Health Services · Philadelphia, PA
$38.00–$42.00/ hour
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Clinical Dietitian
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Philadelphia, PA
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Clinical Dietitian I - Part time - Med Surge
Tower Health · Philadelphia, PA
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Registered Dietitian
Universal Health Services · Philadelphia, PA
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Clinical Dietitian II - Endocrinology
Tower Health · Philadelphia, PA
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $39.08 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $40 |
Registered Dietitian pay in Philadelphia, PA
The metro median is 9% above the Pennsylvania statewide median of $31.74 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 2,060 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.44).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $24.19 | $50,320 | 32% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.35 | $63,130 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $34.44 | $71,640 | 3% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.28 | $83,780 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.33 | $98,450 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Philadelphia ranks
- 102nd of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 173rd of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 12 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia
- Overall prices in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 13% above the U.S. average (index 113.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $34.44 median hour buys what $33.58 buys at the national price level, 5% 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 Philadelphia paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,240
- Per year: $61,992
- Per month: $5,166
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Philadelphia
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $184 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,932 |
| 13-week assignment | $25,116 |
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 Philadelphia
CMS lists 21 hospitals in Philadelphia, 5 of the 11 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Temple University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Nazareth Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Roxborough Memorial Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Acute care | For-profit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden, NJ | 5 mi | $34.44/hr | 71,749 |
| Trenton, NJ | 25 mi | $37.66/hr | 91,193 |
| Wilmington, DE | 28 mi | $34.44/hr | 73,176 |
| Vineland, NJ | 38 mi | $38.21/hr | 62,070 |
| Allentown, PA | 44 mi | $32.52/hr | 127,138 |
| Bethlehem, PA | 44 mi | $32.52/hr | 79,453 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Pennsylvania · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Pennsylvania
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Pennsylvania taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Philadelphia
Philadelphia city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Philadelphia, PA?
Registered Dietitians in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area have a median pay of $34.44 per hour, about $71,640 a year. The middle half earn between $30.35 and $40.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Philadelphia a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington ranks 173rd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 102nd of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Philadelphia?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Philadelphia. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Philadelphia.
Do I need a Pennsylvania license to work in Philadelphia as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Pennsylvania requires for your role with the Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia?
The federal per diem benchmark in Philadelphia is $184 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,932 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
- Veterans Health AdministrationPhiladelphia, PA · 4 postings$37.88/ hr$25–$59
- Geisinger Medical CenterDanville, PA · 1 wage offer$27.81/ hr$28–$28
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
- Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62
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2What they are offering now
Low$25Median$39.08High$55
5 Dietitian postings with published pay in Pennsylvania, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Supervisory Dietitian - Food OperationsPermanent$94k–$122k/ year
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$56k–$107k/ year
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