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 | AR | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $54,060 | $56,450 | $63,080 |
| Median | $63,010 | $65,540 | $76,400 |
| 75th | $77,590 | $83,050 | $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
- Baptist Health, 4 campuses
- M & T Healthcare Management and Services, 4 campuses
- St. Vincent Infirmary Medical Center, 3 campuses
- Arkansas Heart Hospital, 2 campuses
- Diversicare Leasing, 2 campuses
- Kmj Enterprises Benton Ii, 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
- Memphis, TN · 138 miles
- Monroe, LA · 153 miles
- Shreveport, LA · 177 miles
- Springfield, MO · 178 miles
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Questions
Who hires dietitians in Little Rock?
Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics hire dietitians in Little Rock. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Baptist Health, M & T Healthcare Management and Services, Saint Vincent Infirmary Medical Center.
Do I need a license to work as a dietitian in Arkansas?
Most states license or certify dietitians. Check the Arkansas rule before you start in Little Rock.
What should a nursing home in Little Rock weigh when hiring a dietitian?
Ask about the RDN and how many buildings the person has covered. Little Rock has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 4% under the Arkansas median.