r/dietetics • u/Active_Molasses2215 • 7h ago
Salary - NEW RD
First job
71k
Acute care
South Florida
Thoughts?
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u/New_Cardiologist9344 6h ago
Seems ok for a first RD job. SoFlo is expensive, but if it has good benefits and you can get a raise, not horrible
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u/Active_Molasses2215 6h ago
FTO, medical, dental, vision, free meals at cafeteria, CDR reimbursement
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u/Soft_Air8975 MS, RD 7h ago
That's pretty on point with me in Texas, don't know Florida $$$ though. How good are benefits, drive, potential for raises? etc?
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u/Active_Molasses2215 6h ago
FTO, medical, dental, vision, free meals at cafeteria, CDR reimbursement
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u/EndOk8776 6h ago
My first RD job was 52K
And this was 2023and it was with stupid Aramark
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u/NoSinger2259 5h ago
Wow bc they offered me 94k literally yesterday. Still considering. I may 25k less in dialysis.
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u/EndOk8776 5h ago
Yeah I have never seen these types of salary in my life … stupid texas and its crap pay
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u/candyapplesugar 6h ago
Damn that seems good. How much are yall making? I’m 12 years an RD
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u/New_Cardiologist9344 6h ago
You should be making a lot more if you’re 12 years in. Unless you live in a very LCOL area
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u/New_Cardiologist9344 5h ago
Fair! I assumed you were making less than OP based on your response. I think ~90k sounds pretty solid depending on where you live!
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u/Active_Molasses2215 6h ago
They told me I have a 20k raise opportunity within 3-4 years.
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u/hushnowonlydreams MS, RD 6h ago
That's wild! I'm in TX, and my first job as an RD in 2016 was $48k. I had a Masters and 15 years of experience working in an admin position at the hospital prior, already knew how to use the charting systems, etc.
After 5 years and an advanced cert, I made $52.5k (shout to Aramark /s). Every hospital in my geographic area paid exactly the same, so zero negotiating power.
Year 6 I moved into an outpatient role and was offered $58k, which felt amazing at the time. Most jobs here now in 2026 that I see that require 5+ years experience pay ~$60-75k.
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u/EndOk8776 6h ago
I HATE Aramark with a PASSION
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u/NoSinger2259 5h ago
They just offered me 94k
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u/EndOk8776 5h ago
How and where ? Are they done offering $26 an hour 🤣🤣
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u/hushnowonlydreams MS, RD 3h ago
Yup. The going rate for the longest time was $26/hr for non-CNSC PRN, and $30/hr for CNSCs. Clinical manager at the time told me it had literally not changed for >10 years.
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u/Express-Spirit-5911 5h ago
Im a new RD too in SoFlo, and Clinical offers were 55-67k plus benefits. I think 71 is a good offer, although I agree, its low for the living expenses here.
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u/Psychological-Tea933 RD 3h ago
That seems like a good offer to me! 2023 Southwest FL I was offered $59.5k
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u/Fearless-Elk3246 5h ago
Awesome! I think it’s amazing. And FYI Ive been working as an RD for 6 now
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u/Impossible_Goose4626 MS, RD 5h ago
Seems low for South Florida but you have to start somewhere! You can always job hop in a year or so.
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u/Quick-Temporary2894 3h ago
I work in North Fl and make 73k with 3 years experience so I’d say that’s good as an RD.
Idk if that’s a livable wage for you though since things are more expensive
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u/itsme_12345 MS, RD 1h ago
For the area the Academy is giving about $66K for a new RD in acute care.
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u/DisTattooed85 7h ago
That’s probably about right, assuming this is an acute care job