Average Registered Dietitian Salary

$27.20/hour

The average salary for a Registered Dietitian in Raleigh, NC is $27.20 per hour. This is 71% lower than the North Carolina average of $46.47.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Dietitian salaries in Raleigh, NC compared to State and National Averages

$27.20/hour

Raleigh, NC

69% lower than the US average.

$46.47/hour

North Carolina

1% higher than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Registered Dietitian Salaries in Raleigh Compare to Other Cities

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Woodbridge, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 19% higher than the Raleigh average of $27.20.

Fairfax, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 19% higher than the Raleigh average of $27.20.

Alexandria, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 19% higher than the Raleigh average of $27.20.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Registered Dietitians?

Only Durham, North Carolina reports pay data for Registered Dietitians, averaging $28 per hour. Durham, North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $91. For comparison, the Raleigh, NC average for Allied Health Professionals is $27 per hour — Durham, North Carolina pays 5% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Durham, North Carolina$28$91

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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