How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Providence?
$72,230a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $34.73 an hour or $6,019 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.73
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 145 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,980Median: $72,230Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,980 | $25.47 | |
| 25th | $66,080 | $31.77 | |
| Median | $72,230 | $34.73 | |
| 75th | $86,120 | $41.40 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.47 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $34.73 ($72,230 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $72,230 against $76,400 nationally, 5% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $71,300, so Providence pays 1% more.
Where does Providence rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
145 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,800 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.