Registered Dietitian Salary Guide: Newport News, VA

Average Registered Dietitian Salary

$26.48/hour

The average salary for a Registered Dietitian in Newport News, VA is $26.48 per hour. This is 88% lower than the Virginia average of $49.90.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Dietitian salaries in Newport News, VA compared to State and National Averages

$26.48/hour

Newport News, VA

74% lower than the US average.

$49.90/hour

Virginia

8% higher than the US average.

$46.06/hour

United States

How Registered Dietitian Salaries in Newport News Compare to Other Cities

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Woodbridge, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 22% higher than the Newport News average of $26.48.

Alexandria, Virginia

$34/hour

This is 22% higher than the Newport News average of $26.48.

Bowie, Maryland

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What cities in Virginia pay the most for Registered Dietitians?

Alexandria, Virginia, Reston, Virginia, and Woodbridge, Virginia pay Registered Dietitians the most, along with 2 others, all averaging $34 per hour. Alexandria, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the Newport News, VA average for Allied Health Professionals is $26 per hour — Alexandria, Virginia, Reston, Virginia, and Woodbridge, Virginia pay 28% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Alexandria, Virginia$34$100
Reston, Virginia$34$100
Woodbridge, Virginia$34$100
Leesburg, Virginia$34$100
Sterling, Virginia$34$100

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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