How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Boston?
$77,840a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $37.42 an hour or $6,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.42
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 2,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,520Median: $77,840Highest 10%: $107,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,520 | $31.02 | |
| 25th | $72,500 | $34.86 | |
| Median | $77,840 | $37.42 | |
| 75th | $94,910 | $45.63 | |
| 90th | $107,600 | $51.72 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $88,320 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $83,850 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $76,310 |
| Worcester, MA | $74,320 |
| Springfield, MA | $72,590 |
| Providence, RI | $72,230 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $37.42 ($77,840 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $77,840 against $76,400 nationally, 2% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $76,660, so Boston pays 2% more.
Where does Boston rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
57 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $107,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.