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Average Registered Dietitian Salary

$90.51/hour

The average salary for a Registered Dietitian is $90.51 per hour. This is 37% higher than the practicing US average of $57.17.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Registered Dietitian compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$90.51/hour

37% higher than the practicing US average.

$57.17/hour

United States

Where do Registered Dietitians get paid the most?

Pennsylvania pays Registered Dietitians the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by Oklahoma ($73) and Ohio ($68). Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Registered Dietitians is $91 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 9% less.

State	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania	$82	$100
Oklahoma	$73	$100
Ohio	$68	$100
California	$68	$91
Kentucky	$65	$100
New Jersey	$64	$100
New York	$63	$85
Georgia	$63	$100
Kansas	$60	$100
Oregon	$60	$73
Texas	$60	$100
Illinois	$58	$100
Missouri	$56	$79
Tennessee	$55	$100
Delaware	$53	$89
Arkansas	$53	$77
South Carolina	$51	$100
Minnesota	$48	$78
Florida	$47	$100
Massachusetts	$46	$58
Wisconsin	$44	$58
Virginia	$44	$59
Washington	$32	$100
Mississippi	$30	$31
Maryland	$30	$100
North Dakota	$26	$100
Louisiana	$25	$100

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Dietitian jobs?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Dietitians the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Pennant Services ($47) and Adventist Health ($46). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Registered Dietitians is $91 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 31% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$63	$100
Pennant Services	$47	$75
Adventist Health	$46	$49
Medical Solutions Direct Hire	$45	$49
UCHealth (Colorado)	$36	$37
Patterns Hiring - Perm	$35	$38
Detroit Medical Center	$26	$26

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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