WA · Bellevue · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Bellevue, WA

Registered Dietitians in the Bellevue area earn a median of $40.89 per hour, about $85,060 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.01 and $47.71. That ranks 23rd of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 74th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 7 open roles with published pay are listed for Bellevue and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Bellevue.

Open Registered Dietitian roles near Bellevue

Roles in other cities of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area.

PermanentPosted 6 days ago

Clinical Dietitian

MultiCare · Tacoma, WA

$37.53–$64.18/ hour
  • Full time
  • Req JR83203
Top 25% payNew this week
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Clinical Dietitian

MultiCare · Tacoma, WA

$37.53–$64.18/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req JR84427
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 8 days ago

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Seattle, WA

$57k–$109k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req 888076900
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Who is hiring registered dietitians near Bellevue

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
MultiCare3$50.86
Seattle Children's2$47.91
Veterans Health Administration1$39.86
CommonSpirit Health1$52.14

Registered Dietitian pay in Bellevue, WA

The metro median is 5% above the Washington statewide median of $38.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 840 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$24.91$51,81030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.01$72,8201% below U.S. median
Median$40.89$85,06015% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$47.71$99,24034% above U.S. median
Top 10%$51.12$106,33044% above U.S. median

How Bellevue ranks

  • 23rd of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 74th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Washington 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 Bellevue

  • Overall prices in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue run 11% above the U.S. average (index 111.1, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.3).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $40.89 median hour buys what $36.79 buys at the national price level, 4% above 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 Bellevue paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,472
  • Per year: $73,602
  • Per month: $6,134
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Bellevue

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$208
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$2,100
13-week assignment$27,300

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 Bellevue

CMS lists 1 hospital in Bellevue, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics
Bellevue, WA
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

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
Sammamish, WA6 mi$40.89/hr66,474
Redmond, WA6 mi$40.89/hr82,195

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Registered Dietitian salary in Washington

License and tax basics in Washington

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

Washington 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.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Bellevue

Bellevue city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Bellevue, WA?

Registered Dietitians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area have a median pay of $40.89 per hour, about $85,060 a year. The middle half earn between $35.01 and $47.71 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue ranks 74th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 23rd of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Bellevue?

We list 7 open roles with published pay from 4 employers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bellevue.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Bellevue as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Washington requires for your role with the Washington 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 Bellevue?

The federal per diem benchmark in Bellevue is $208 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,100 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Bellevue?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Seattle Children'sSeattle, WA · 2 postings$47.91/ hr$36–$60
  • MultiCareTacoma, WA · 6 postings$40.33/ hr$31–$64
  • Legacy Salmon Creek Medical CenterVancouver, WA · 1 wage offer$38.90/ hr$39–$39
  • Yakima Valley Farm Workers ClinicGrandview, WA · 1 wage offer$31.09/ hr$31–$31

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$31Median$42.45High$61

11 Dietitian postings with published pay in Washington, 7 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 11 Dietitian roles

  1. Clinical DietitianPermanent
    $37.53–$64.18/ hour
    MultiCare · Tacoma, WA · posted 6 days ago
  2. Clinical Dietitian I/II: AmbulatoryPermanent
    $36.16–$59.67/ hour
    Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA · posted 7 days ago

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