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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 Memphis, TN
Pay for registered dietitians in the Memphis area centers on $31.60 per hour, or about $65,730 a year. The lower quarter earns under $26.30 and the upper quarter over $35.51. The CMS hospital directory lists 11 hospitals in Memphis. That ranks 171st of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 144th of 251 once local prices are factored in. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Memphis.
- $31.60median pay per hour, Memphis
- $26–$36typical range per hour
- 260registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Dietitian roles in Memphis
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Select Medical · Memphis, TN
$23.00–$40.00/ hour
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The metro median is 5% above the Tennessee statewide median of $30.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 260 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Memphis metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.96 | $37,360 | 49% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $26.30 | $54,700 | 26% below U.S. median |
| Median | $31.60 | $65,730 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $35.51 | $73,860 | in line with U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.27 | $90,000 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Memphis ranks
- 171st of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 144th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st 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 Memphis
- Overall prices in Memphis run 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 20% below the U.S. average (index 79.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $31.60 median hour buys what $34.28 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Memphis paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,138
- Per year: $56,880
- Per month: $4,740
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Memphis metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Memphis
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $129 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $74 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,421 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,473 |
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 Memphis
CMS lists 11 hospitals in Memphis, 0 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Memphis Va Medical Center Memphis, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis Memphis, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Regional One Health Memphis, TN | Acute care | Government and federal | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Delta Specialty Hospital Memphis, TN | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Crestwyn Behavioral Health Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Lakeside Behavioral Health System Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| Memphis Mental Health Institute Memphis, TN | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven, MS | 11 mi | $31.60/hr | 57,493 |
| Bartlett, TN | 12 mi | $31.60/hr | 56,708 |
| Jonesboro, AR | 63 mi | $29.20/hr | 82,384 |
| Jackson, TN | 74 mi | $26.78/hr | 69,303 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 130 mi | $31.19/hr | 64,498 |
| Little Rock, AR | 138 mi | $31.19/hr | 204,774 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Tennessee · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Memphis
Memphis city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Memphis, TN?
Registered Dietitians in the Memphis metro area have a median pay of $31.60 per hour, about $65,730 a year. The middle half earn between $26.30 and $35.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Memphis a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Memphis ranks 144th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 171st of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Memphis?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Memphis. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Memphis.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Memphis 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 Memphis?
The federal per diem benchmark in Memphis is $129 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,421 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
- Select MedicalMemphis, TN · 2 postings$31.50/ hr$23–$40
- Veterans Health AdministrationMurfreesboro, TN · 2 postings$54.17/ hr$43–$67
- 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$23Median$40.50High$64
4 Dietitian postings with published pay in Tennessee, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Dietitian roles
- Registered Dietitian / Full-TimePermanent$23.00–$40.00/ hour
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