Registered Dietitian salary in Maryland
Registered Dietitians in Maryland earn a median of $37.70 per hour, about $78,410 a year, 6% above the U.S. median of $35.50. The middle half earn between $31.66 and $44.87 per hour. The highest median among Maryland metro areas is in Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, at $37.40 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $37.70median pay per hour
- $78,410median pay per year
- 1,160registered dietitians employed in Maryland
- #9of 50 states by median pay
Registered Dietitian pay in Maryland: percentiles
| Level | Maryland per hour | Maryland per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.42 | $57,030 | $23.48 |
| Lower quartile | $31.66 | $65,850 | $29.45 |
| Median | $37.70 | $78,410 | $35.50 |
| Upper quartile | $44.87 | $93,330 | $40.96 |
| Top 10% | $50.88 | $105,830 | $48.92 |
Registered Dietitian pay by metro area in Maryland
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Maryland median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $37.40 | $77,790 | 630 | 1% below | $35.79 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $37.27 | $77,510 | 60 | 1% below | — |
| Salisbury, MD | $36.92 | $76,800 | 40 | 2% below | $38.61 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Dietitian pay in states next to Maryland
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $34.20 | $71,140 | 9% below Maryland |
| District of Columbia | $37.03 | $77,010 | 2% below Maryland |
| Pennsylvania | $31.74 | $66,020 | 16% below Maryland |
| Virginia | $36.16 | $75,210 | 4% below Maryland |
| West Virginia | $32.05 | $66,660 | 15% below Maryland |
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Common questions
How much does a registered dietitian make in Maryland?
The median is $37.70 per hour, about $78,410 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $27.42 and the top 10% earn over $50.88 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Maryland city pays registered dietitians the most?
Among Maryland metro areas, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD has the highest median at $37.40 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Maryland rank for registered dietitian pay?
Maryland ranks 9th of 50 states by median registered dietitian pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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Your Dietitian pay reportMaryland · 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
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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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