Registered Dietitian salary in California
Registered Dietitians in California earn a median of $45.02 per hour, about $93,640 a year, 27% above the U.S. median of $35.50. The middle half earn between $37.62 and $50.84 per hour. The highest median among California metro areas is in Vallejo, CA, at $52.16 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $45.02median pay per hour
- $93,640median pay per year
- 9,630registered dietitians employed in California
- #1of 50 states by median pay
Registered Dietitian pay in California: percentiles
| Level | California per hour | California per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $30.93 | $64,330 | $23.48 |
| Lower quartile | $37.62 | $78,250 | $29.45 |
| Median | $45.02 | $93,640 | $35.50 |
| Upper quartile | $50.84 | $105,750 | $40.96 |
| Top 10% | $61.28 | $127,460 | $48.92 |
Registered Dietitian pay by metro area in California
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs California median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vallejo, CA | $52.16 | $108,490 | 90 | 16% above | $48.08 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $51.21 | $106,520 | 810 | 14% above | $46.38 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $49.33 | $102,600 | 100 | 10% above | $45.77 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $48.95 | $101,820 | 1,550 | 9% above | $42.34 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $48.36 | $100,580 | 600 | 7% above | $45.34 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $47.85 | $99,530 | 100 | 6% above | $43.98 |
| Modesto, CA | $47.83 | $99,480 | 110 | 6% above | $45.94 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $46.86 | $97,460 | 50 | 4% above | $42.64 |
| Salinas, CA | $46.67 | $97,080 | 70 | 4% above | $42.80 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46.30 | $96,300 | 730 | 3% above | $41.38 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $44.68 | $92,930 | 3,190 | 1% below | $39.34 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $43.50 | $90,480 | 170 | 3% below | $39.35 |
| Chico, CA | $43.43 | $90,320 | 50 | 4% below | $42.92 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $43.38 | $90,220 | 120 | 4% below | $43.00 |
| Napa, CA | $43.36 | $90,190 | 40 | 4% below | $38.52 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $43.06 | $89,560 | 160 | 4% below | $40.97 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $42.98 | $89,390 | 770 | 5% below | $40.38 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $42.34 | $88,070 | 60 | 6% below | $38.99 |
| Fresno, CA | $41.63 | $86,580 | 270 | 8% below | $40.75 |
| Visalia, CA | $38.12 | $79,280 | 80 | 15% below | $38.19 |
| Redding, CA | $37.44 | $77,880 | 50 | 17% below | $37.19 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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What employers are posting in California
- 31roles with published pay
- $47.65median pay per hour
- $35–$59typical published range
- 12employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| CommonSpirit Health | 8 | $49.30 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 7 | $42 |
| Sharp HealthCare | 3 | $37.74 |
| Emanate Health | 3 | $42.76 |
| Montage Health | 2 | $59.70 |
| Kaweah Delta Health Care District | 2 | $40.27 |
| El Camino Health | 1 | $62.97 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $45.19 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 31 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
Registered Dietitian jobs in California · Registered Dietitian salary nationwide · California state guide
Common questions
How much does a registered dietitian make in California?
The median is $45.02 per hour, about $93,640 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $30.93 and the top 10% earn over $61.28 (BLS, May 2024).
Which California city pays registered dietitians the most?
Among California metro areas, Vallejo, CA has the highest median at $52.16 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does California rank for registered dietitian pay?
California ranks 1st of 50 states by median registered dietitian pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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- Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 2 postings$59.70/ hr$48–$73
- CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
- Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62
- Laguna Beach Community Clinic, Inc.Laguna Beach, CA · 2 wage offers$42.31/ hr$33–$47
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