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Registered Dietitian jobs in Gaithersburg, MD
Pay for registered dietitians in the Gaithersburg area centers on $39.02 per hour, or about $81,160 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.07 and the upper quarter over $45.83. That ranks 28th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 92nd of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 20 hospitals in the Gaithersburg metro area. The free report below lists employers near Gaithersburg and what they pay.
- $39.02median pay per hour, Washington
- $34–$46typical range per hour
- 1,030registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 109cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Gaithersburg, MD
The metro median is 4% above the Maryland statewide median of $37.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,030 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.67).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.32 | $52,670 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.07 | $70,870 | 4% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.02 | $81,160 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $45.83 | $95,330 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $52.52 | $109,240 | 48% above U.S. median |
How Gaithersburg ranks
- 28th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 92nd of 251 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Gaithersburg
- Overall prices in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria run 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 51% above the U.S. average (index 151.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.02 median hour buys what $35.84 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,405
- Per year: $70,236
- Per month: $5,853
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Gaithersburg
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered dietitian assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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Hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area
CMS lists 20 hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, 5 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inova Alexandria Hospital Alexandria, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Fairfax, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital Falls Church, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Washington, DC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Alexandria, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Frederick Health Hospital Frederick, MD | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Mary Washington Hospital Fredericksburg, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Georgetown University Hospital Washington, DC | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medstar Washington Hospital Center Washington, DC | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center Fredericksburg, VA | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockville, MD | 5 mi | $39.02/hr | 68,417 |
| Washington, DC | 19 mi | $39.02/hr | 702,250 |
| Baltimore, MD | 33 mi | $37.40/hr | 568,271 |
| Lancaster, PA | 78 mi | $31.56/hr | 58,441 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 80 mi | $31.74/hr | 50,649 |
| Wilmington, DE | 98 mi | $34.44/hr | 73,176 |
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License and tax basics in Maryland
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Gaithersburg, MD?
Registered Dietitians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area have a median pay of $39.02 per hour, about $81,160 a year. The middle half earn between $34.07 and $45.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Gaithersburg a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria ranks 92nd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 28th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% above the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Gaithersburg?
CMS lists 20 hospitals in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area, led by Inova Alexandria Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Maryland license to work in Gaithersburg as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Maryland requires for your role with the Maryland licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Gaithersburg?
The federal per diem benchmark in Gaithersburg is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Dietitian pay reportGaithersburg, MD · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Sodexo, Inc.N. Bethesda, MD · 1 wage offer$36.53/ hr$34–$39
- Sodexo, Inc.North Bethesda, MD · 1 wage offer$35.98/ hr$34–$38
- Sodexo, Inc.Silver Spring, MD · 1 wage offer$33.43/ hr$33–$33
- Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD · 2 wage offers$33.41/ hr$29–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$29Median$34.70High$38
6 employer-reported wage offers for Dietitian in federal filings in Maryland, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dietitian roles
- Registered DietitianPermanent$70k–$117k/ year
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$58k–$111k/ year
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