HealthcareUpdated Q1 2026

Registered Dietitian Salary
in Bismarck, ND

Assess nutritional needs and develop diet plans to promote health and manage disease. Median salary in Bismarck: $60K/year. Data from BLS, O*NET, and H-1B disclosures.

Median salary
$60K
per year
Take-home: $41K

Salary range in Bismarck

Entry level (25th)$46,000
Median (50th)$60,000
Senior (75th)$76,000
Top earner (90th)$95,000
Data freshness

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What the numbers say for Bismarck

Analysis derived from the salary, COL, tax, and labor-market figures above β€” specific to this role and city.

12% discount vs national median

Registered Dietitians in Bismarck earn approximately 12% lower than the US national median for this role β€” a $8,000 discount on annual base salary. Bismarck's lower wage level partially reflects the area's cost-of-living index of 88 (US avg = 100).

Rent eats 34% of take-home

Average 1-bedroom rent in Bismarck ($1,150/mo) consumes approximately 34% of an after-tax median Registered Dietitian salary. Financial planners typically recommend keeping housing under 30% of take-home β€” a salary at the 75th percentile ($76K) brings that ratio into a more comfortable range here.

Key facts for Bismarck

Median salary
$60K
annual
Take-home pay
$41K
after fed/state tax
COL index
88
100 = US avg
State income tax
2.5%
effective rate
Avg 1BR rent
$1,150
per month
YoY growth
+3.5%
salary trend

Salary forecast: Bismarck Registered Dietitian to 2030

Based on BLS 2022–2032 Employment Projections and WEF Future of Jobs Report 2026. At current growth rates, median salary reaches $60K by 2030.

Salary trend & forecast β€” Bismarck

Historical (2019–2025) + projected to 2030 based on BLS growth rates

HistoricalProjected
Registered Dietitian salary trend 2019–2030PROJECTED β†’$50K$55K$59K$64K$68K201920212023202520272029
2026
$61K
projected
2027
$63K
projected
2028
$65K
projected
2029
$66K
projected
2030
$68K
projected

Projections based on BLS Employment Projections 2022–2032 CAGR and WEF Jobs Report 2025. Not financial advice.

YearProjected median salaryvs today
2027 projected$60,000+$0
2028 projected$60,000+$0
2029 projected$60,000+$0
2030 projected$60,000+$0

Projections use compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from BLS occupational outlook data. Actual salaries may vary.

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Registered Dietitian Salary in Bismarck, North Dakota: Complete Guide (2026)

The median Registered Dietitian salary in Bismarck, ND is $60,000 per year as of Q1 2026. This figure represents the midpoint of all reported compensation for this role in the Bismarck–ND metropolitan area, based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment Statistics, H-1B visa disclosures from the Department of Labor, and O*NET occupational data.

Salary range for Registered Dietitian in Bismarck

Entry-level Registered Dietitians in Bismarck with 0–2 years of experience typically earn between $46,000 and $60,000 annually. Mid-career professionals with 3–7 years command $60,000 to $76,000, while senior-level practitioners with 8+ years of experience regularly earn $76,000 to $95,000 or more.

Cost of living in Bismarck for Registered Dietitians

Bismarck has a cost of living index of 88 compared to the US national average of 100. This means your salary goes approximately 12% further in Bismarck than the national average. North Dakota has a 2.5% state income tax rate.

Education requirements for Registered Dietitian

Bachelor's in Dietetics; RD credential. 30% of these roles offer some remote flexibility.

Registered Dietitian salary in nearby cities

CityMedian salaryCOL index
Bismarck (current)$60K88
Fargo$61K90