PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Dietitian (Advanced Level Practice
Veterans Health Administration · Murfreesboro, TN
$90k–$116k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Dietitian jobs in Murfreesboro, TN
Pay for registered dietitians in the Murfreesboro area centers on $29.96 per hour, or about $62,310 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.34 and the upper quarter over $36.21. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro. That ranks 226th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 237th of 251 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Murfreesboro.
- $29.96median pay per hour, Nashville
- $28–$36typical range per hour
- 510registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is in line with the Tennessee statewide median of $30.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 510 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin 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% | $23.63 | $49,150 | 33% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.34 | $58,950 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $29.96 | $62,310 | 16% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.21 | $75,320 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.00 | $79,040 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Murfreesboro ranks
- 226th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 237th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th 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 Murfreesboro
- Overall prices in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin run 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $29.96 median hour buys what $31.10 buys at the national price level, 12% 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 Murfreesboro paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,079
- Per year: $53,928
- Per month: $4,494
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Murfreesboro
| 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 Murfreesboro
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Murfreesboro, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital Murfreesboro, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Trustpoint Hospital Murfreesboro, TN | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Va Middle Tennessee Healthcare System - Murfreesboro Murfreesboro, TN | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna, TN | 10 mi | $29.96/hr | 60,302 |
| Lebanon, TN | 24 mi | $29.96/hr | 51,501 |
| Clarksville, TN | 71 mi | $30.20/hr | 185,690 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 78 mi | $30.13/hr | 79,076 |
| Huntsville, AL | 81 mi | $32.07/hr | 230,402 |
| Madison, AL | 81 mi | $32.07/hr | 64,029 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Murfreesboro, TN?
Registered Dietitians in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin metro area have a median pay of $29.96 per hour, about $62,310 a year. The middle half earn between $28.34 and $36.21 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Murfreesboro a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin ranks 237th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 226th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Murfreesboro?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Murfreesboro. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Murfreesboro.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?
The federal per diem benchmark in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro?
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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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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.
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- Registered Dietitian / Full-TimePermanent$23.00–$40.00/ hour
- Registered Dietitian / Part TimePermanent$23.00–$40.00/ hour
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