Dietitian Jobs in Iowa
Across 29 live Dietitian listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $73K (75th percentile $80K), based on the 5 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 50th of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are UnityPoint Health (5), Trinity Health (3), Compass Group (2).
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Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 17, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 5 roles pay ~$73k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
5 jobsAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
5 jobsHigher = better work-life balance
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - FT-DIET
ForeFront Healthcare PvtDavenport, IA
REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Humboldt County Memorial HospitalHumboldt, IA
Registered Dietitian
Gundersen Health SystemWest Union, IA
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Dietitian Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live dietitian listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 29
- Live median
- $73k
- 75th $80k · n=5
- 12-mo median
- $66k
- Pay rank
- #50 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.4/10 · #30
- 12-mo postings
- 80
Dietitian roles in Iowa advertise $11k below the $77k median across the 51 states we can measure, where California leads at $94k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $66k | — | 5.4/10 | 80 |
| California#1 | $94k | +$28k | 5.0/10 | 720 |
| Missouriborders | $84k | +$18k | 5.4/10 | 160 |
| South Dakotaborders | $79k | +$14k | 5.6/10 | 53 |
| Illinoisborders | $76k | +$10k | 5.0/10 | 249 |
| Minnesotaborders | $75k | +$10k | 6.1/10 | 97 |
| Wisconsinborders | $75k | +$10k | 5.0/10 | 126 |
| Nebraskaborders | $65k | −$1k | 5.3/10 | 35 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 17, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- UnityPoint Health (5), Trinity Health (3), Compass Group (2)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Dietitian jobs in Iowa.
How much do dietitians earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of dietitians. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid dietitian jobs available?
Yes — about 20% of current dietitians listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which dietitian jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every dietitian role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 50% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dietitians in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for dietitian roles include UnityPoint Health, Kahl Home, Hy-Vee, Navigate Wellbeing Solutions, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many dietitian jobs in Iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 29 dietitians positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Dietitian Jobs in Iowa
UnityPoint Health5 open roles here · WLB 50/100
Trinity Health3 open roles here · WLB 60/100
Compass Group2 open roles here · WLB 61/100
GreenLife Healthcare Staffing2 open roles here · WLB 73/100
Kahl Home2 open roles here · WLB 75/100- MMid-Sioux Opportunity2 open roles here
Care Initiatives1 open role here · WLB 69/100
CVS Health1 open role here · WLB 60/100