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Hire a Dietitian in Albuquerque, NM
Missed nutrition assessments show up on a survey. Pay someone who keeps them on time from this metro's upper quarter. In Albuquerque, the May 2025 median is about $75.6K, within 3 percent of the New Mexico median.
What to offer
A nursing home that copies a national midpoint will lose its dietitian to the hospital. Use this metro's median for someone new to clinical work, and the 75th for someone who covers several buildings alone.
| Percentile | Metro | NM | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $67,060 | $62,320 | $63,080 |
| Median | $75,590 | $74,730 | $76,400 |
| 75th | $78,750 | $78,320 | $89,340 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
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For one manager
Say whether the job is acute, long-term care, outpatient, or a mix. Ask about the RDN, the state license, and how many residents or patients the person carries.
License and training
Most states license or certify dietitians. Employers usually want the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, which now requires a graduate degree for new candidates. Confirm your state's rule before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dietitians and nutritionists
Nearby metros
- Santa Fe, NM · 54 miles
- Las Cruces, NM · 192 miles
- El Paso, TX · 225 miles
- Pueblo, CO · 246 miles
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Questions
What do dietitians earn in Albuquerque, NM?
In Albuquerque, the May 2025 median for dietitians is about $75.6K, within 3 percent of the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $67.1K to $78.8K.
Who hires dietitians in Albuquerque?
Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics hire dietitians in Albuquerque. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Peak Medical New Mexico No. 3, Laurel Healthcare, Lovelace Unm Rehabilitation Hospital.
Do I need a license to work as a dietitian in New Mexico?
Most states license or certify dietitians. Check the New Mexico rule before you start in Albuquerque.
What should a nursing home in Albuquerque weigh when hiring a dietitian?
Ask about the RDN and how many buildings the person has covered. Albuquerque has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the New Mexico median.