SC · Goose Creek · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Goose Creek, SC

The median registered dietitian pay in the Goose Creek area is $35.50 per hour ($73,830 a year), with the typical range running from $31.14 to $39.28. That ranks 81st of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 114th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 9 hospitals in the Goose Creek metro area. The free report below lists employers near Goose Creek and what they pay.

Registered Dietitian pay in Goose Creek, SC

The metro median is 10% above the South Carolina statewide median of $32.22 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$20.19$42,00043% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.14$64,77012% below U.S. median
Median$35.50$73,830in line with U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.28$81,70011% above U.S. median
Top 10%$44.59$92,75026% above U.S. median

How Goose Creek ranks

  • 81st of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 114th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 7 South Carolina 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 Goose Creek

  • Overall prices in Charleston-North Charleston run 1% above the U.S. average (index 101.0, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 20% above the U.S. average (index 119.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.50 median hour buys what $35.16 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.

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Estimate your Goose Creek paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,278
  • Per year: $63,900
  • Per month: $5,325

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Charleston-North Charleston metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Goose Creek

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$246
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,366
13-week assignment$30,758

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).

Open Registered Dietitian roles in South Carolina

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Hospitals in the Charleston-North Charleston area

CMS lists 9 hospitals in the Charleston-North Charleston area, 5 of the 8 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Charleston Va Medical Center
Charleston, SC
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Mount Pleasant Hospital
Mount Pleasant, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Roper St Francis Hospital-Berkeley Inc
Summerville, SC
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Novant Health East Cooper Medical Center
Mount Pleasant, SC
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Roper Hospital
Charleston, SC
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital
Charleston, SC
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Trident Medical Center
Charleston, SC
Acute careFor-profit3 of 5Yes
Musc Medical Center
Charleston, SC
Acute careGovernment and federal2 of 5Yes
Palmetto Lowcountry Behavioral Health
Charleston, SC
PsychiatricFor-profitNot 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
North Charleston, SC6 mi$35.50/hr126,005
Summerville, SC10 mi$35.50/hr52,625
Columbia, SC89 mi$31.58/hr144,788
Savannah, GA97 mi$35.27/hr148,808
Augusta, GA122 mi$34.74/hr201,737
Rock Hill, SC146 mi$32.56/hr75,798

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License and tax basics in South Carolina

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

South Carolina 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 Goose Creek, SC?

Registered Dietitians in the Charleston-North Charleston metro area have a median pay of $35.50 per hour, about $73,830 a year. The middle half earn between $31.14 and $39.28 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Goose Creek a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

Charleston-North Charleston ranks 114th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 81st of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% above the U.S. average.

Where do registered dietitians work in Goose Creek?

CMS lists 9 hospitals in the Charleston-North Charleston area, led by Charleston Va Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a South Carolina license to work in Goose Creek as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Carolina requires for your role with the South Carolina 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 Goose Creek?

The federal per diem benchmark in Goose Creek is $246 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,366 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 hospitals

  • 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
  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationAnaheim, CA · 7 postings$42.00/ hr$28–$55

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Low$26Median$38.18High$56

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3Open now: 1 Dietitian roles

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    $75k–$97k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Orangeburg, SC · posted today

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