How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Rhode Island?
$71,300a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Rhode Island. That is $34.28 an hour or $5,942 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.28
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,060Median: $71,300Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,060 | $24.55 | |
| 25th | $64,600 | $31.06 | |
| Median | $71,300 | $34.28 | |
| 75th | $86,680 | $41.67 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.45 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $72,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 25. New Hampshire | $71,840 |
| 26. Idaho | $71,610 |
| 27. Montana | $71,580 |
| 28. Rhode Island | $71,300 |
| 29. Louisiana | $70,460 |
| 30. Nebraska | $70,160 |
| 31. North Dakota | $70,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $34.28 ($71,300 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $71,300 against $76,400 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Rhode Island ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $72,230 a year.
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.