PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Clinical Dietitian
MultiCare · Tacoma, WA
$37.53–$64.18/ hour
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Kennewick, WA
Registered Dietitians in the Kennewick area earn a median of $36.37 per hour, about $75,650 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $29.42 and $44.36. That ranks 68th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 82nd of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Kennewick. The free report below lists employers near Kennewick and what they pay.
- $36.37median pay per hour, Kennewick
- $29–$44typical range per hour
- 40registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Kennewick, WA
The metro median is 7% below the Washington statewide median of $38.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 40 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Kennewick-Richland metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.61).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $21.78 | $45,300 | 39% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.42 | $61,190 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.37 | $75,650 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.36 | $92,270 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.14 | $93,890 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Kennewick ranks
- 68th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 82nd of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th 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 Kennewick
- Overall prices in Kennewick-Richland run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% below the U.S. average (index 94.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.37 median hour buys what $36.34 buys at the national price level, 2% 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,309
- Per year: $65,466
- Per month: $5,456
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kennewick-Richland metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Kennewick
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $130 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,512 |
| 13-week assignment | $19,656 |
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 Washington
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Kennewick as they open.
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Clinical Dietitian I/II: Ambulatory
Seattle Children's · Seattle, WA
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Clinical Dietitian
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Veterans Health Administration · Seattle, WA
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$31.32–$45.09/ hour
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Hospitals in Kennewick
CMS lists 1 hospital in Kennewick, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trios Health Kennewick, WA | Acute care | Government and federal | 2 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco, WA | 5 mi | $36.37/hr | 81,724 |
| Richland, WA | 8 mi | $36.37/hr | 64,372 |
| Yakima, WA | 71 mi | $37.49/hr | 97,390 |
| Spokane, WA | 131 mi | $37.13/hr | 230,609 |
| Spokane Valley, WA | 137 mi | $37.13/hr | 108,267 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | 153 mi | $35.21/hr | 57,355 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Washington · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
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.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Kennewick, WA?
Registered Dietitians in the Kennewick-Richland metro area have a median pay of $36.37 per hour, about $75,650 a year. The middle half earn between $29.42 and $44.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Kennewick a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Kennewick-Richland ranks 82nd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 68th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Kennewick?
CMS lists 1 hospital in Kennewick, led by Trios Health. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Kennewick 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 Kennewick?
The federal per diem benchmark in Kennewick is $130 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,512 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 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.
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- Clinical DietitianPermanent$37.53–$64.18/ hour
- Clinical Dietitian I/II: AmbulatoryPermanent$36.16–$59.67/ hour
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