Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $36.86 an hour ($76,660 a year). About 2,860 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($76,400). Massachusetts ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.44 | $63,310 |
| 25% of workers | $34.39 | $71,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.86 | $76,660 |
| 75% of workers | $45.45 | $94,530 |
| 90% of workers | $51.52 | $107,150 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $88,320 | 60 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $83,850 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $77,840 | 2,000 |
| Pittsfield | $76,310 | 60 |
| Worcester | $74,320 | 350 |
| Springfield | $72,590 | 170 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dietitians and nutritionists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,700 openings a year (BLS)
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