NH · Nashua · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Nashua, NH

Pay for registered dietitians in the Nashua area centers on $33.62 per hour, or about $69,930 a year. The lower quarter earns under $16.85 and the upper quarter over $40.49. That ranks 124th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 222nd of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Nashua. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Nashua.

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Registered Dietitian pay in Nashua, NH

The metro median is 8% above the New Hampshire statewide median of $31.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 140 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Manchester-Nashua metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.37).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$14.52$30,20059% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$16.85$35,05053% below U.S. median
Median$33.62$69,9305% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.49$84,22014% above U.S. median
Top 10%$46.26$96,22030% above U.S. median

How Nashua ranks

  • 124th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 222nd 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.

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What your pay buys in Nashua

  • Overall prices in Manchester-Nashua run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.7, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% above the U.S. average (index 134.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $33.62 median hour buys what $31.82 buys at the national price level, 10% 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 Nashua paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,210
  • Per year: $60,516
  • Per month: $5,043
  • New Hampshire has no state income tax on wages.

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Manchester-Nashua metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Nashua

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,428
13-week assignment$18,564

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).

Open Registered Dietitian roles in New Hampshire

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Hospitals in Nashua

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
St Joseph Hospital
Nashua, NH
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Southern Nh Medical Center
Nashua, NH
Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lowell, MA11 mi$38.20/hr120,418
Manchester, NH16 mi$33.62/hr116,386
Lawrence, MA17 mi$38.20/hr89,332
Haverhill, MA21 mi$38.20/hr68,291
Waltham, MA28 mi$38.20/hr65,849
Medford, MA30 mi$38.20/hr59,898

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License and tax basics in New Hampshire

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

New Hampshire does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.

New Hampshire state guide

Other healthcare roles in Nashua

Nashua city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Nashua, NH?

Registered Dietitians in the Manchester-Nashua metro area have a median pay of $33.62 per hour, about $69,930 a year. The middle half earn between $16.85 and $40.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Nashua a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

Manchester-Nashua ranks 222nd of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 124th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% above the U.S. average.

Where do registered dietitians work in Nashua?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Nashua, led by St Joseph Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Hampshire license to work in Nashua as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Hampshire requires for your role with the New Hampshire 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 Nashua?

The federal per diem benchmark in Nashua is $130 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,428 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Mass General BrighamDover, NH · 2 postings$34.22/ hr$25–$45
  • Mary Hitchcock Memorial HospitalLebanon, NH · 1 wage offer$32.27/ hr$30–$35
  • CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
  • Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62

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2What they are offering now

Low$26Median$38.18High$56

181 Dietitian postings with published pay in the US, 140 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 2 Dietitian roles

  1. Registered Dietitian, Diabetes EducationPermanent
    $30.60–$44.51/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH · posted 30+ days ago
  2. Dietitian / Nutritionist PNEPermanent
    $25.15–$36.63/ hour
    Mass General Brigham · Dover, NH · posted 30+ days ago

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