PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Outpatient Pediatric Medical Nutrition Therapy Dietitian
MultiCare · Yakima, WA
$31.32–$45.09/ hour
Registered Dietitian jobs in Yakima, WA
The median registered dietitian pay in the Yakima area is $37.49 per hour ($77,990 a year), with the typical range running from $31.21 to $37.66. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Yakima. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Yakima. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Yakima.
- $37.49median pay per hour, Yakima
- $31–$38typical range per hour
- 30registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 4% below the Washington statewide median of $38.97 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 30 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Yakima metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.64).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.53 | $63,500 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.21 | $64,920 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.49 | $77,990 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $37.66 | $78,330 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.51 | $90,500 | 23% above U.S. median |
How Yakima ranks
- 45th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 34th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd 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 Yakima
- Overall prices in Yakima run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 27% below the U.S. average (index 72.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $37.49 median hour buys what $39.24 buys at the national price level, 11% 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 Yakima paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,350
- Per year: $67,482
- Per month: $5,624
- Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Yakima metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Yakima
| 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 Yakima
CMS lists 1 hospital in Yakima, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakima Valley Memorial Yakima, WA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland, WA | 63 mi | $36.37/hr | 64,372 |
| Kennewick, WA | 71 mi | $36.37/hr | 86,728 |
| Pasco, WA | 72 mi | $36.37/hr | 81,724 |
| Auburn, WA | 93 mi | $40.89/hr | 85,513 |
| Kent, WA | 96 mi | $40.89/hr | 136,588 |
| Federal Way, WA | 98 mi | $40.89/hr | 100,252 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in Yakima
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Yakima, WA?
Registered Dietitians in the Yakima metro area have a median pay of $37.49 per hour, about $77,990 a year. The middle half earn between $31.21 and $37.66 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Yakima a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Yakima ranks 34th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 45th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Yakima?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Yakima. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Yakima.
Do I need a Washington license to work in Yakima 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 Yakima?
The federal per diem benchmark in Yakima 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.
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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
- Clinical DietitianPermanent$37.53–$64.18/ hour
- Clinical Dietitian I/II: AmbulatoryPermanent$36.16–$59.67/ hour
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