Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Maryland
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$77,800$37.41 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$70,490 – $86,900Top 10%: $100,900+
Jobs1,4301.04× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in Maryland cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $74,860 | $35.99 | 2,150 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $81,750 | $39.30 | 1,220 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $75,970 | $36.53 | 810 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $74,020 | $35.59 | 70 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $80,920 | $38.90 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Maryland
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Delaware · $78,060 Minnesota · $77,540 Vermont · $77,450 Virginia · $77,380 Massachusetts · $76,660 Florida · $76,050
Other healthcare salaries in Maryland
Registered Nurses · $99,790 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,040 Nursing Assistants · $43,240 Medical Assistants · $46,410 Physicians, All Other · $212,080 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $74,660 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,120 Nurse Practitioners · $131,110 Dental Assistants · $48,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,690 Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other · $164,670 Pharmacists · $138,990
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Maryland?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in Maryland earned a median of $77,800 a year ($37.41 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $70,490 to $86,900.
Where in Maryland do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $81,750.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.