Pay
The median is the middle of dietitians already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | IA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $45,180 | $62,960 | $63,080 |
| Median | $65,820 | $72,690 | $76,400 |
| 75th | $79,140 | $80,100 | $89,340 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- Centers For Long Term Care of Iowa, 5 campuses
- Central Iowa Hospital, 3 campuses
- Abcm, 2 campuses
- Care Initiatives, 2 campuses
- Crystal Properties, 2 campuses
- Dallas County Hospital, 2 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
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
The work
You review charts, screen new patients, and write nutrition plans. You check whether the plan is working and change it when it is not.
Some of the day is teaching: a family learning a new diet, or a kitchen learning a texture change. Long-term care adds required assessments on a schedule.
Nearby metros
- Waterloo, IA · 91 miles
- Cedar Rapids, IA · 103 miles
- Iowa City, IA · 108 miles
- Omaha, NE · 128 miles
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Questions
Who hires dietitians in Des Moines?
Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics hire dietitians in Des Moines. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Centers For Long Term Care of Iowa, Central Iowa Hospital, Abcm.
Do I need a license to work as a dietitian in Iowa?
Most states license or certify dietitians. Check the Iowa rule before you start in Des Moines.
What should a nursing home in Des Moines weigh when hiring a dietitian?
Ask about the RDN and how many buildings the person has covered. Des Moines has about as many of these workers as a typical metro. This metro is 9% under the Iowa median.