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Dietitian | Pediatric Specialty Clinic
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$28.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Dietitian jobs in Sioux Falls, SD
The median registered dietitian pay in the Sioux Falls area is $29.35 per hour ($61,060 a year), with the typical range running from $27.67 to $35.93. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Sioux Falls. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls. The free report below lists employers near Sioux Falls and what they pay.
- $29.35median pay per hour, Sioux Falls
- $28–$36typical range per hour
- 140registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Registered Dietitian roles in Sioux Falls
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Dietitian | Avera Cancer Institute
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$28.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 14 days ago
Dietitian | MCK Med Nutrition Svc | PRN
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$28.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Dietitian | MCK Med Nutrition Ser
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$28.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Dietitian | Transplant
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$28.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Dietitian | Avera Cancer Institute | PRN
Avera Health · Sioux Falls, SD
$28.00–$42.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
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The metro median is 2% below the South Dakota statewide median of $30.01 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 140 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Sioux Falls metro area, 0.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.58).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.28 | $46,340 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.67 | $57,550 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.35 | $61,060 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.93 | $74,730 | 1% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $36.30 | $75,500 | 2% above U.S. median |
How Sioux Falls ranks
- 238th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 207th 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 Sioux Falls
- Overall prices in Sioux Falls run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 22% below the U.S. average (index 77.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.35 median hour buys what $32.38 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Sioux Falls paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,057
- Per year: $52,830
- Per month: $4,403
- South Dakota has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Sioux Falls metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Sioux Falls
| 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 Sioux Falls
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Sioux Falls, 4 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sanford Usd Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sioux Falls Va Medical Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Lifescape Sioux Falls, SD | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital Sioux Falls, SD | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, IA | 74 mi | $33.12/hr | 86,875 |
| Omaha, NE | 161 mi | $32.28/hr | 489,265 |
| Council Bluffs, IA | 165 mi | $32.28/hr | 62,665 |
| Bellevue, NE | 170 mi | $32.28/hr | 64,777 |
| Eden Prairie, MN | 186 mi | $36.32/hr | 62,905 |
| St. Cloud, MN | 186 mi | $37.86/hr | 72,145 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in South Dakota · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in South Dakota
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
South Dakota does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Sioux Falls, SD?
Registered Dietitians in the Sioux Falls metro area have a median pay of $29.35 per hour, about $61,060 a year. The middle half earn between $27.67 and $35.93 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Sioux Falls a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Sioux Falls ranks 207th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 238th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Sioux Falls?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Sioux Falls. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Sioux Falls.
Do I need a South Dakota license to work in Sioux Falls as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what South Dakota requires for your role with the South Dakota 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 Sioux Falls?
The federal per diem benchmark in Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 7 postings$35.00/ hr$28–$42
- 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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2What they are offering now
Low$28Median$35.00High$42
8 Dietitian postings with published pay in South Dakota, 5 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 8 Dietitian roles
- Dietitian | Pediatric Specialty ClinicPermanent$28.00–$42.00/ hour
- Dietitian | Avera Cancer InstitutePermanent$28.00–$42.00/ hour
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