WA · Spokane Valley · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Spokane Valley, WA

The median registered dietitian pay in the Spokane Valley area is $37.13 per hour ($77,240 a year), with the typical range running from $31.12 to $39.22. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Spokane Valley and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Spokane Valley. The free report below lists employers near Spokane Valley and what they pay.

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Registered Dietitian pay in Spokane Valley, WA

The metro median is 5% below the Washington statewide median of $38.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 140 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.08).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.89$47,61036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$31.12$64,73012% below U.S. median
Median$37.13$77,2405% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.22$81,58010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$43.75$91,00023% above U.S. median

How Spokane Valley ranks

  • 55th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 70th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th 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 Spokane Valley

  • Overall prices in Spokane-Spokane Valley run in line with the U.S. average (index 100.3, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.13 median hour buys what $37.00 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 Spokane Valley paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,337
  • Per year: $66,834
  • Per month: $5,570
  • Washington has no state income tax on wages.

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

Travel assignment per diem in Spokane Valley

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$126
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,484
13-week assignment$19,292

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 Spokane Valley

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

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Multicare Valley Hospital
Spokane Valley, WA
Acute careNonprofit5 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
Spokane, WA9 mi$37.13/hr230,609
Coeur d'Alene, ID21 mi$35.21/hr57,355
Pasco, WA131 mi$36.37/hr81,724
Richland, WA136 mi$36.37/hr64,372
Kennewick, WA137 mi$36.37/hr86,728
Missoula, MT160 mi$29.27/hr78,204

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.

Washington state guide

Other healthcare roles in Spokane Valley

Spokane Valley city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Spokane Valley, WA?

Registered Dietitians in the Spokane-Spokane Valley metro area have a median pay of $37.13 per hour, about $77,240 a year. The middle half earn between $31.12 and $39.22 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Spokane-Spokane Valley ranks 70th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 55th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Spokane Valley?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Spokane-Spokane Valley area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Spokane Valley.

Do I need a Washington license to work in Spokane Valley 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 Spokane Valley?

The federal per diem benchmark in Spokane Valley is $126 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,484 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.

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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