As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Long Term Care Dietitian in the US is $55,873, equivalent to $27 per hour, $1,074 weekly, or $4,656 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Long Term Care Dietitian in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Long Term Care Dietitian in the US vary widely, spanning from $47,449 to $66,284. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,464) and 75th percentile ($61,322), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,284 per year. This $9,858 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Patient Care, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Long Term Care Dietitian often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 31 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Long Term Care Dietitian Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $47,449 US July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $51,464 US July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $55,873 US July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $61,322 US July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Long Term Care Dietitian Salary $66,284 US July 01, 2026
25% $51,464 10% $47,449 90% $66,284 75% $61,322 $55,873 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Long Term Care Dietitian in the United States. The base salary for Long Term Care Dietitian ranges from $51,464 to $61,322 with the average base salary of $55,873. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,315 to $70,933 with the average total cash compensation of $64,299.

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