Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Per Diem Outpatient Dietitian
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$34.13–$49.63/ hour
Top 25% pay
Registered Dietitian jobs in Boston, MA
The median registered dietitian pay in the Boston area is $38.20 per hour ($79,460 a year), with the typical range running from $31.76 to $44.43. 5 open roles with published pay are listed for Boston. The CMS hospital directory lists 12 hospitals in Boston. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Boston.
- $38.20median pay per hour, Boston
- $32–$44typical range per hour
- 1,890registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Registered Dietitian roles in Boston
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
NICU Senior Dietitian - Per Diem
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$34.13–$49.63/ hour
Top 25% pay
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Inpatient Registered Dietitian-Part time
Boston Medical Center · Boston, MA
$33.36–$42.52/ hour
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Dietitian
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$58k–$85k/ year
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dietitian / Nutritionist
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$58k–$85k/ year
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered dietitians near Boston
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 4 | $38.12 |
| Boston Medical Center | 1 | $37.94 |
Registered Dietitian pay in Boston, MA
The metro median is 2% below the Massachusetts statewide median of $38.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,890 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.40).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $28.82 | $59,950 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $31.76 | $66,060 | 11% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.20 | $79,460 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $44.43 | $92,410 | 25% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.76 | $103,500 | 40% above U.S. median |
How Boston ranks
- 38th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 110th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 5 Massachusetts metro areas
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 Boston
- Overall prices in Boston-Cambridge-Newton run 8% above the U.S. average (index 108.3, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 48% above the U.S. average (index 148.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.20 median hour buys what $35.28 buys at the national price level, 1% below 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.
Estimate your Boston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,375
- Per year: $68,760
- Per month: $5,730
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Boston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $273 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,555 |
| 13-week assignment | $33,215 |
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. 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).
Hospitals in Boston
CMS lists 12 hospitals in Boston, 3 of the 6 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigham And Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New England Baptist Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Boston Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Tufts Medical Center Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Carney Hospital Boston, MA | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - Boston, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston Boston, MA | Children's | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everett, MA | 5 mi | $38.20/hr | 51,825 |
| Quincy, MA | 5 mi | $38.20/hr | 103,434 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Massachusetts · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Massachusetts
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Massachusetts taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Boston
Boston city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Boston, MA?
Registered Dietitians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton metro area have a median pay of $38.20 per hour, about $79,460 a year. The middle half earn between $31.76 and $44.43 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Boston a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton ranks 110th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 38th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Boston?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in Boston. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Boston.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Boston as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Massachusetts requires for your role with the Massachusetts 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 Boston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Boston is $273 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,555 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Boston?
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Your Dietitian pay reportBoston, MA · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 2 postings$37.94/ hr$33–$43
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 8 postings$33.85/ hr$25–$50
- General Hospital CorporationBoston, MA · 2 wage offers$29.73/ hr$30–$30
- UMass Memorial Health CareSouthbridge, MA · 2 postings$35.93/ hr$26–$46
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$26Median$34.35High$46
14 Dietitian postings with published pay in Massachusetts, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 14 Dietitian roles
- Outpatient Dietitian - Bariatric Surgery ClinicPermanent$55k–$80k/ year
- Dietitian / NutritionistPermanent$28.00–$38.70/ hour
+ 12 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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