377+ Per Diem Dietitian Jobs
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Dietitian Pay & Work-Life Balance by State
Median advertised pay and work-life-balance score across 51 states with enough dietitian listings to measure. Based on our own postings from the last 12 months — not a salary survey. Medians blend permanent salaries with annualized locums/contract rates. Take-home figures deduct state income tax (Tax Foundation 2025) and adjust for local cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities 2024); federal tax is uniform across states and omitted.
South Dakota leads at $107k, against a $76k median across measured states. Best work-life balance: North Carolina (6.4/10), Nebraska (6.4/10), Kansas (6.3/10).
| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $107k | $121k | 5.5/10 | 40 |
| California | $96k | $78k | 5.1/10 | 513 |
| Hawaii | $91k | $74k | 5.6/10 | 34 |
| Washington | $90k | $84k | 5.9/10 | 120 |
| District of Columbia | $90k | $74k | 5.8/10 | 17 |
| Oregon | $89k | $78k | 5.4/10 | 50 |
| Rhode Island | $88k | $81k | 6.0/10 | 15 |
| Wyoming | $87k | $94k | 5.4/10 | 15 |
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| State | Median pay | Take-home, COL-adj. | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $87k | $91k | 6.0/10 | 133 |
| Kansas | $86k | $91k | 6.3/10 | 50 |
| Alaska | $86k | $84k | 6.2/10 | 5 |
| New Jersey | $84k | $73k | 5.2/10 | 165 |
| Maryland | $83k | $75k | 5.8/10 | 132 |
| Wisconsin | $83k | $84k | 5.4/10 | 87 |
| Utah | $83k | $80k | 5.7/10 | 37 |
| West Virginia | $82k | $88k | 6.1/10 | 45 |
| Arizona | $82k | $80k | 5.7/10 | 120 |
| New York | $82k | $71k | 5.7/10 | 331 |
| Texas | $82k | $84k | 5.5/10 | 516 |
| Massachusetts | $81k | $73k | 5.5/10 | 144 |
| Connecticut | $81k | $73k | 5.8/10 | 78 |
| Pennsylvania | $80k | $79k | 5.6/10 | 290 |
| Louisiana | $80k | $88k | 5.1/10 | 53 |
| Nevada | $77k | $77k | 5.0/10 | 39 |
| Virginia | $77k | $71k | 5.6/10 | 199 |
| Florida | $76k | $73k | 5.1/10 | 348 |
| Minnesota | $75k | $69k | 6.0/10 | 91 |
| Colorado | $75k | $70k | 5.2/10 | 57 |
| Idaho | $75k | $74k | 5.9/10 | 21 |
| Indiana | $75k | $78k | 5.1/10 | 108 |
| Alabama | $74k | $80k | 5.6/10 | 55 |
| Illinois | $74k | $70k | 5.2/10 | 171 |
| North Dakota | $74k | $81k | 5.7/10 | 38 |
| South Carolina | $73k | $73k | 6.0/10 | 118 |
| Oklahoma | $73k | $79k | 5.3/10 | 67 |
| Delaware | $72k | $68k | 6.0/10 | 34 |
| Ohio | $71k | $74k | 5.8/10 | 336 |
| Maine | $71k | $68k | 5.8/10 | 13 |
| Michigan | $71k | $70k | 5.3/10 | 170 |
| North Carolina | $70k | $71k | 6.4/10 | 267 |
| Montana | $70k | $69k | 4.8/10 | 17 |
| Kentucky | $69k | $74k | 5.6/10 | 130 |
| Vermont | $69k | $64k | 5.1/10 | 16 |
| Tennessee | $68k | $74k | 5.9/10 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $68k | $72k | 6.4/10 | 20 |
| Georgia | $67k | $66k | 5.4/10 | 160 |
| New Hampshire | $66k | $64k | 5.9/10 | 29 |
| New Mexico | $66k | $68k | 4.4/10 | 26 |
| Arkansas | $65k | $72k | 5.7/10 | 59 |
| Mississippi | $64k | $71k | 5.9/10 | 70 |
| Iowa | $64k | $70k | 5.5/10 | 61 |
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Per Diem Dietitian Jobs: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Finding per diem dietitian jobs that prioritize work-life balance is a top priority for healthcare professionals facing burnout. 377+ positions on WeekdayDoc meet these criteria.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Per Diem Dietitian Jobs on this page have an average score of 4.5/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for per diem dietitian jobs include Aramark, UHS, Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta, Select Specialty Hospital - Erie, and more. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for per diem dietitian jobs, Cyti Clinics (score: 96.3/100), Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $104K. This data is derived from 11,696+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dietitians earn?
Dietitian salaries typically range from $55K–$80K annually, depending on specialty, location, and experience. WeekdayDoc shows the posted pay on every listing so you can compare before applying.
Are there remote or hybrid dietitians jobs available?
Yes — about 5% 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 dietitians 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. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring dietitians right now?
Employers currently hiring for dietitian roles include Aramark, UHS, Select Specialty Hospital - Augusta, Select Specialty Hospital - Erie, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many per diem dietitian jobs are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 377+ dietitians positions listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Per Diem Dietitian Jobs
Encompass Health28 open roles here · WLB 39/100UHS23 open roles here · WLB 53/100
- Aramark17 open roles here · WLB 59/100
Compass Group14 open roles here · WLB 58/100Ernest Health12 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Kindred Healthcare9 open roles here · WLB 44/100
Concerto Renal Services8 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Professional Case Management8 open roles here · WLB 84/100
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