Registered Dietitian Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Registered Dietitian Salary
$74.04/hour
The average salary for a Registered Dietitian in Tennessee is $74.04 per hour. This is 17% lower than the US average of $86.43.
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Dietitian salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$74.04/hour
Tennessee
17% lower than the US average.
$86.43/hour
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Registered Dietitians?
Chattanooga, Tennessee pays Registered Dietitians the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Nashville, Tennessee ($42) and Franklin, Tennessee ($37). Chattanooga, Tennessee also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Dietitians is $74 per hour — Chattanooga, Tennessee pays 11% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga, Tennessee | $66 | $100 |
| Nashville, Tennessee | $42 | $61 |
| Franklin, Tennessee | $37 | $43 |
| Germantown, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
| Bartlett, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
| Gallatin, Tennessee | $27 | $100 |
How does the pay for Registered Dietitians in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
South Carolina pays Registered Dietitians the most, averaging $100 per hour, followed by Pennsylvania ($91) and Georgia ($89). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Dietitians is $74 per hour — South Carolina pays 35% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $100 | $100 |
| Pennsylvania | $91 | $100 |
| Georgia | $89 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Dietitian jobs in Tennessee?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Dietitians, averaging $45 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Registered Dietitians is $74 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 39% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $59 |
Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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