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Registered Dietitian / Full-Time
Select Medical · Memphis, TN
$23.00–$40.00/ hour
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Knoxville, TN
The median registered dietitian pay in the Knoxville area is $30.77 per hour ($64,000 a year), with the typical range running from $24.82 to $35.25. That ranks 199th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 183rd of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Knoxville.
- $30.77median pay per hour, Knoxville
- $25–$35typical range per hour
- 190registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Knoxville, TN
The metro median is 2% above the Tennessee statewide median of $30.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 190 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Knoxville metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.94).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.28 | $31,780 | 57% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $24.82 | $51,630 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.77 | $64,000 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.25 | $73,320 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.42 | $92,390 | 25% above U.S. median |
How Knoxville ranks
- 199th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 183rd of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd of 8 Tennessee 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 Knoxville
- Overall prices in Knoxville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 82.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.77 median hour buys what $33.24 buys at the national price level, 6% 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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Estimated weekly gross$1,108
- Per year: $55,386
- Per month: $4,616
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Knoxville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Knoxville
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $119 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,351 |
| 13-week assignment | $17,563 |
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 Tennessee
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Select Medical · Memphis, TN
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Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice
Veterans Health Administration · Murfreesboro, TN
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Supervisory Dietitian (Food Operations)
Veterans Health Administration · Nashville, TN
$106k–$138k/ year
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Hospitals in Knoxville
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville, 1 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| East Tennessee Behavioral Health Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 75 mi | $30.11/hr | 50,232 |
| Asheville, NC | 83 mi | $31.76/hr | 94,992 |
| Kingsport, TN | 87 mi | $30.53/hr | 57,109 |
| Johnson City, TN | 91 mi | $29.71/hr | 73,635 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 96 mi | $28.75/hr | 191,496 |
| Greenville, SC | 119 mi | $31.50/hr | 74,371 |
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License and tax basics in Tennessee
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Tennessee 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 Knoxville, TN?
Registered Dietitians in the Knoxville metro area have a median pay of $30.77 per hour, about $64,000 a year. The middle half earn between $24.82 and $35.25 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Knoxville a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Knoxville ranks 183rd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 199th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Knoxville?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville, led by University Health System, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Knoxville as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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 Knoxville?
The federal per diem benchmark in Knoxville is $119 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,351 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
- Veterans Health AdministrationMurfreesboro, TN · 2 postings$54.17/ hr$43–$67
- Select MedicalMemphis, TN · 2 postings$31.50/ hr$23–$40
- 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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