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 | WI | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $60,970 | $65,580 | $63,080 |
| Median | $68,380 | $74,930 | $76,400 |
| 75th | $81,580 | $82,170 | $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
- Bethany-st Joseph, 3 campuses
- Community Birth Group, 2 campuses
- Achieve Therapy Solutions, 1 campuses
- County of La Crosse, 1 campuses
- County of Vernon, 1 campuses
- Genesis Healthcare, 1 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
- Rochester, MN · 64 miles
- Eau Claire, WI · 70 miles
- Madison, WI · 103 miles
- Waterloo, IA · 108 miles
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Questions
Who hires dietitians in La Crosse?
Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics hire dietitians in La Crosse. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Bethany-st Joseph, Community Birth Group, Achieve Therapy Solutions.
Do I need a license to work as a dietitian in Wisconsin?
Most states license or certify dietitians. Check the Wisconsin rule before you start in La Crosse.
What should a nursing home in La Crosse weigh when hiring a dietitian?
Ask about the RDN and how many buildings the person has covered. La Crosse has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 9% under the Wisconsin median.