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Hire a Dietitian in Tucson, AZ

Missed nutrition assessments show up on a survey. Pay someone who keeps them on time from this metro's upper quarter. In Tucson, the May 2025 median is about $64.6K, within 3 percent of the Arizona 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.

PercentileMetroAZU.S.
25th$59,870$43,150$63,080
Median$64,620$64,410$76,400
75th$76,890$78,780$89,340

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

How hard this is to fill

Hiring difficulty
6.9
Metro employment
240
National growth, 2025 to 2035
7.7%
National openings a year
5.7 thousand

This is the same score as the free check.

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

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Questions

What do dietitians earn in Tucson, AZ?

In Tucson, the May 2025 median for dietitians is about $64.6K, 15% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $59.9K to $76.9K.

Who hires dietitians in Tucson?

Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics hire dietitians in Tucson. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Life Care Centers of America, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus, Northwest Hospital.

Do I need a license to work as a dietitian in Arizona?

Most states license or certify dietitians. Check the Arizona rule before you start in Tucson.

What should a nursing home in Tucson weigh when hiring a dietitian?

Ask about the RDN and how many buildings the person has covered. Tucson has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Arizona median.