Clinical Dietitian pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000585
- Class code
- 32000585
- Pay group
- MH12
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Clinical Dietitian is $52,848 to $79,272 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000585.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/2023.
What the state says the job is
Work in this class involves the nutritional care for patients, both inpatient and outpatient clinics, at state facilities and hospitals. Some of the patients require highly specialized dietary management for acute or chronic conditions, renal dialysis, substance abuse, intensive care, etc. Work performance is applied science and art of human nutrition in selection of foods or their substitutes for boy nourishment and health. Role performs nutrition assessment, development and implementation of care plans, and collaboration with attending Physicians. Staff in this class often participate in nutrition courses for medical students and supervision of graduate students in dietetics during internships. Position may be the only professional Dietician at the location or may report to a Food Service Director.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of the currently accepted principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics Thorough knowledge of diet therapy and disease Basic knowledge of current trends and professional practices in clinical dietetics Ability to assess, design, and implement nutritional care plans for individuals Skills in teaching, diet counseling and communicating for patient education Ability to effectively manage and communicate with a group of subordinates Ability to evaluate and direct the work of subordinates and maintain good working relationships
Minimum qualifications
Master's degree in foods and nutrition or a related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR); or Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietet ...
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
Clinical Dietitian in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $53,851 | $81,806 | $53,851 to $81,806 |
| Maine | $25.97 | $36.41 | $54,018 to $75,733 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,008 | $80,646 | $53,008 to $80,646 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.