Registered Dietitian salary
The median registered dietitian pay is $38.18 per hour, or about $79,414 a year, based on 181 postings with published pay from 52 employers. Collected October 15, 2026.
- 181roles with published pay
- $38.18median pay per hour
- $27–$52typical published range
- 52employers hiring
Pay percentiles, per hour and per year
| Level | Per hour | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32.23 | $67,038 |
| 25th percentile | $35.47 | $73,778 |
| Median | $38.18 | $79,414 |
| 75th percentile | $44.13 | $91,790 |
| 90th percentile | $50.09 | $104,187 |
Registered Dietitian salary by state, BLS data
Nationally the BLS median is $35.50 per hour, about $73,850 a year, across 76,570 workers. Pick a state for its metro areas, rankings and open roles.
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $45.02 | $93,640 | 9,630 |
| Oregon | $40.86 | $84,990 | 630 |
| Hawaii | $39.54 | $82,230 | 300 |
| Washington | $38.97 | $81,050 | 1,370 |
| Alaska | $38.95 | $81,010 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $38.86 | $80,840 | 2,390 |
| Connecticut | $38.33 | $79,720 | 840 |
| New York | $38.13 | $79,310 | 5,500 |
| Maryland | $37.70 | $78,410 | 1,160 |
| New Jersey | $37.54 | $78,080 | 2,450 |
| District of Columbia | $37.03 | $77,010 | 260 |
| Rhode Island | $36.88 | $76,710 | 310 |
| Vermont | $36.59 | $76,100 | 160 |
| Minnesota | $36.34 | $75,600 | 1,330 |
| Virginia | $36.16 | $75,210 | 1,440 |
| Georgia | $35.58 | $74,010 | 1,910 |
| Michigan | $34.88 | $72,550 | 2,140 |
| Florida | $34.56 | $71,890 | 4,800 |
| Delaware | $34.20 | $71,140 | 360 |
| Wyoming | $34.02 | $70,760 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $33.87 | $70,440 | 740 |
| Ohio | $33.65 | $69,990 | 2,290 |
| Nevada | $33.53 | $69,740 | 540 |
| Wisconsin | $33.39 | $69,450 | 1,330 |
| Iowa | $33.12 | $68,880 | 630 |
| Nebraska | $32.96 | $68,560 | 490 |
| Illinois | $32.58 | $67,760 | 2,420 |
| Oklahoma | $32.42 | $67,430 | 1,040 |
| New Mexico | $32.39 | $67,370 | 390 |
| South Carolina | $32.22 | $67,010 | 810 |
| West Virginia | $32.05 | $66,660 | 440 |
| Texas | $32.04 | $66,640 | 6,900 |
| Kentucky | $31.85 | $66,250 | 1,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $31.74 | $66,020 | 4,040 |
| Montana | $31.53 | $65,590 | 310 |
| Arizona | $31.41 | $65,330 | 1,280 |
| Alabama | $31.37 | $65,240 | 940 |
| Maine | $31.34 | $65,180 | 330 |
| Idaho | $31.32 | $65,140 | 330 |
| Kansas | $31.22 | $64,930 | 560 |
| North Carolina | $31.21 | $64,910 | 2,620 |
| New Hampshire | $31.07 | $64,620 | 400 |
| Indiana | $30.69 | $63,830 | 1,340 |
| Tennessee | $30.11 | $62,630 | 1,470 |
| North Dakota | $30.06 | $62,520 | 230 |
| South Dakota | $30.01 | $62,420 | 240 |
| Missouri | $29.97 | $62,340 | 1,620 |
| Mississippi | $29.75 | $61,890 | 510 |
| Utah | $29.41 | $61,170 | 1,090 |
| Arkansas | $29.20 | $60,740 | 690 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dietitians and Nutritionists.
Highest-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $52.16 | $108,490 | 90 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $51.21 | $106,520 | 810 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $49.33 | $102,600 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48.95 | $101,820 | 1,550 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $48.36 | $100,580 | 600 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $47.85 | $99,530 | 100 |
| Modesto, CA | $47.83 | $99,480 | 110 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $46.86 | $97,460 | 50 |
| Salinas, CA | $46.67 | $97,080 | 70 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $46.53 | $96,780 | 40 |
Registered Dietitian pay by state
| State | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 31 | $47.65 | $99,112 |
| Washington | 11 | $42.45 | $88,296 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $41.29 | $85,883 |
| Florida | 3 | $41.29 | $85,883 |
| Missouri | 4 | $40.81 | $84,895 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $40.50 | $84,230 |
| Oregon | 3 | $40.44 | $84,115 |
| New York | 8 | $39.18 | $81,494 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $39.08 | $81,286 |
| Illinois | 17 | $37.46 | $77,917 |
| Colorado | 7 | $37.28 | $77,542 |
| Arizona | 4 | $36.62 | $76,170 |
| Montana | 3 | $36.62 | $76,170 |
| Texas | 6 | $35.81 | $74,495 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $35.50 | $73,840 |
| Michigan | 3 | $35.47 | $73,778 |
| Virginia | 10 | $35.28 | $73,393 |
| South Dakota | 8 | $35 | $72,800 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $34.35 | $71,448 |
Registered Dietitian wage offers in federal filings
What employers reported they would pay, alongside what they publish.
| State | Wage offers | Typical range / hr | Median / hr |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 29 | $34–$46 | $39.52 |
| New York | 13 | $36–$46 | $38.71 |
| Maryland | 6 | $29–$38 | $34.70 |
| Texas | 10 | $28–$38 | $33.93 |
| Florida | 24 | $30–$38 | $33.59 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $30–$39 | $31.83 |
| Ohio | 6 | $28–$42 | $31.01 |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026: 132 distinct offers, median $35.11 per hour. They are not job postings. The table lists states with at least 5 offers.
Who pays what
| Employer | Postings | Median / hour | Median / year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Research Service | 1 | $67.75 | $140,920 |
| El Camino Health | 1 | $62.97 | $130,978 |
| Montage Health | 2 | $59.70 | $124,176 |
| MemorialCare | 1 | $50.33 | $104,686 |
| U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command | 1 | $49.49 | $102,939 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 15 | $48.73 | $101,358 |
| Seattle Children's | 2 | $47.91 | $99,653 |
| Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System | 1 | $47.65 | $99,112 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 2 | $47.32 | $98,426 |
| Indian Health Service | 1 | $45.92 | $95,514 |
What moves your pay
- Experience and credentials: certifications and years in the specialty usually move you up the published range.
- Shift: nights, weekends and holidays often add a differential on top of the base range.
- Setting: academic centers, trauma hospitals and large systems often publish higher ranges than community sites.
- Location: pay follows local cost of living and demand, so compare cities, not only states.
Method
Figures are the midpoints of pay ranges that employers published in 181 postings from 52 employers, collected October 15, 2026. They are not survey estimates and do not include overtime or bonuses.
Common questions
How much does a registered dietitian make?
The median registered dietitian pay across 181 postings with published pay is $38.18 per hour, about $79,414 a year. Half of the postings fall between $35 and $44 per hour.
Which states pay registered dietitians the most?
Among states with at least 3 postings, the highest medians are California ($47.65/hr), Washington ($42.45/hr), North Carolina ($41.29/hr).
What do registered dietitians get paid at other hospitals in California?
- Montage HealthMonterey, CA$59.70/hr
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA$49.30/hr
- Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA$42.76/hr
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