Registered Dietitian salary in Massachusetts
Registered Dietitians in Massachusetts earn a median of $38.86 per hour, about $80,840 a year, 9% above the U.S. median of $35.50. The middle half earn between $32.07 and $44.60 per hour. The highest median among Massachusetts metro areas is in Barnstable Town, MA, at $46.53 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $38.86median pay per hour
- $80,840median pay per year
- 2,390registered dietitians employed in Massachusetts
- #6of 50 states by median pay
Registered Dietitian pay in Massachusetts: percentiles
| Level | Massachusetts per hour | Massachusetts per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.19 | $60,720 | $23.48 |
| Lower quartile | $32.07 | $66,710 | $29.45 |
| Median | $38.86 | $80,840 | $35.50 |
| Upper quartile | $44.60 | $92,770 | $40.96 |
| Top 10% | $49.76 | $103,500 | $48.92 |
Registered Dietitian pay by metro area in Massachusetts
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Massachusetts median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town, MA | $46.53 | $96,780 | 40 | 20% above | — |
| Worcester, MA | $39.11 | $81,340 | 200 | 1% above | $38.15 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $39.06 | $81,230 | 50 | 1% above | $38.97 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $38.40 | $79,870 | 50 | 1% below | $40.38 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $38.20 | $79,460 | 1,890 | 2% below | $35.28 |
| Springfield, MA | $37.87 | $78,760 | 120 | 3% below | $39.42 |
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 Massachusetts
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $38.33 | $79,720 | 1% below Massachusetts |
| New Hampshire | $31.07 | $64,620 | 20% below Massachusetts |
| New York | $38.13 | $79,310 | 2% below Massachusetts |
| Rhode Island | $36.88 | $76,710 | 5% below Massachusetts |
| Vermont | $36.59 | $76,100 | 6% below Massachusetts |
What employers are posting in Massachusetts
- 14roles with published pay
- $34.35median pay per hour
- $26–$45typical published range
- 4employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham | 8 | $33.85 |
| Baystate Health | 2 | $33.68 |
| UMass Memorial Health Care | 2 | $35.93 |
| Boston Medical Center | 2 | $37.94 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 14 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered dietitian make in Massachusetts?
The median is $38.86 per hour, about $80,840 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.19 and the top 10% earn over $49.76 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Massachusetts city pays registered dietitians the most?
Among Massachusetts metro areas, Barnstable Town, MA has the highest median at $46.53 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Massachusetts rank for registered dietitian pay?
Massachusetts ranks 6th 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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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
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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.
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- Outpatient Dietitian - Bariatric Surgery ClinicPermanent$55k–$80k/ year
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