Dietitians and Nutritionists pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,540 or more. The middle half of dietitians and nutritionists in Baltimore earn between $68,950 and $85,760.
- $61K10th
- $69K25th
- $76KMedian
- $86K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $80,180 | $6,682 | $38.55 |
| Median | $75,970 | $6,331 | $36.52 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,950 | $5,746 | $33.15 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $85,760 | $7,147 | $41.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Dietitians and nutritionists in Baltimore earn about the same as the Maryland average ($80,860) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $76,400.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $80,180 | $75,970 | $61,420 | $99,540 | 810 |
| Maryland | $80,860 | $77,800 | $61,470 | $100,900 | 1,430 |
| United States | $77,130 | $76,400 | $49,090 | $103,720 | 77,570 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $80,180, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $61,640 a year, or $5,137 a month and $2,371 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for dietitians and nutritionists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $80,180 buys what about $76,737 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in other Maryland cities
Baltimore ranks 2nd of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job; Hagerstown pays the most ($80,320).
- Hagerstown$80,320
- Baltimore$80,180
Highest-paying cities for dietitians and nutritionists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,870).
- San Jose, CA$118,870
- Vallejo, CA$113,070
- San Francisco, CA$111,400
- Napa, CA$104,480
- Sacramento, CA$104,370
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Baltimore: questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make an hour in Baltimore?
$38.55 an hour on average, and $36.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietitians and nutritionists salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietitians and nutritionists take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $61,640 a year ($5,137 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $80,180. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do dietitians and nutritionists earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1031; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.