How much does a Long Term Care Dietitian make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Long Term Care Dietitian in the United States is $55,591. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $50,868 to $60,994, with most professionals earning between $46,569 and $65,913.

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Long Term Care Dietitian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $46,569 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $50,868 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $55,591 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $60,994 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $65,913 US April 01, 2025
25% $50,868 10% $46,569 90% $65,913 75% $60,994 $55,591 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Long Term Care Dietitian ?

A dietitian (or dietician) is an expert in dietetics; that is, human nutrition and the regulation of diet. A dietitian alters their patient's nutrition based upon their medical condition and individual needs. Dietitians are regulated healthcare professionals licensed to assess, diagnose, and treat nutritional problems. A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) is a dietitian who meets all of a set of special academic and professional requirements, including the completion of a bachelor's degree with an accredited nutrition curriculum, an internship at an approved ...

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  1. This Job:

    Long Term Care Dietitian

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Dietitian Supervisor

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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