How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Portland?
$64,610a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $31.06 an hour or $5,384 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.06
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 228 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $64,610Highest 10%: $129,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $44,960 | $21.62 | |
| Median | $64,610 | $31.06 | |
| 75th | $117,200 | $56.32 | |
| 90th | $129,200 | $62.11 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| Bangor, ME | $67,480 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $31.06 ($64,610 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Portland than the national average?
No: $64,610 against $76,400 nationally, 15% less.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $64,610, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
228 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,200 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.