PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Outpatient Dietitian - Bariatric Surgery Clinic
Mass General Brigham · Salem, MA
$55k–$80k/ year
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Lowell, MA
Pay for registered dietitians in the Lowell area centers on $38.20 per hour, or about $79,460 a year. The lower quarter earns under $31.76 and the upper quarter over $44.43. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lowell. That ranks 38th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 110th of 251 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lowell.
- $38.20median pay per hour, Boston
- $32–$44typical range per hour
- 1,890registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 8open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Dietitian roles near Lowell
Roles in other cities of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area.
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Per Diem Outpatient Dietitian
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$34.13–$49.63/ hour
Top 25% pay
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Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
NICU Senior Dietitian - Per Diem
Mass General Brigham · Boston, MA
$34.13–$49.63/ hour
Top 25% pay
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, Diabetes Education
Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH
$30.60–$44.51/ hour
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
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Dietitian / Nutritionist PNE
Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH
$25.15–$36.63/ hour
More open Registered Dietitian roles in Lowell
1 more open role from employers in Lowell. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Dietitian
Tufts Medicine · Lowell, MA
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered dietitians near Lowell
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 7 | $34.35 |
| Boston Medical Center | 1 | $37.94 |
Registered Dietitian pay in Lowell, 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 Lowell 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 Lowell
- 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 Lowell 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 Lowell
| 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).
Hospitals in Lowell
CMS lists 1 hospital in Lowell, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowell General Hospital Lowell, MA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, MA | 9 mi | $38.20/hr | 89,332 |
| Nashua, NH | 11 mi | $33.62/hr | 91,851 |
| Haverhill, MA | 15 mi | $38.20/hr | 68,291 |
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 Lowell
Lowell city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Lowell, 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 Lowell 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 Lowell?
We list 8 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lowell.
Do I need a Massachusetts license to work in Lowell 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 Lowell?
The federal per diem benchmark in Lowell 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Lowell?
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Your Dietitian pay reportLowell, MA · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 2 postings$37.94/ hr$33–$43
- UMass Memorial Health CareSouthbridge, MA · 2 postings$35.93/ hr$26–$46
- Mass General BrighamBoston, MA · 8 postings$33.85/ hr$25–$50
- Baystate HealthSpringfield, MA · 2 postings$33.68/ hr$29–$38
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
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
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