verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dietitian Salary in Rhode Island

Median Annual in Rhode Island
$71,300/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$34.28/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

groups Employed in RI
360
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$69,711 #43 of 51

Dietitian pay in Rhode Island, explained

Dietitians in Rhode Island earn a median of $71,300 per year ($34.28 per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $51,060, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $100,770. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Rhode Island.

Is $71,300 good pay in Rhode Island?

Adjusted for Rhode Island's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $71,300 is worth about $69,711 in national buying power — ranking Rhode Island #43 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in Rhode Island

Entry level (10th pct)
$51,060
$24.55/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$71,300
$34.28/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$100,770
$48.45/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs RI
Rhode Island (here) $71,300 $69,711
Connecticut $80,600 $77,792 −$9,300
Massachusetts $76,660 $72,487 −$5,360

Dietitian in Rhode Island: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in Rhode Island?

Dietitians in Rhode Island earn a median of $71,300 per year ($34.28 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does Rhode Island pay dietitians well?

At $71,300, Rhode Island pays 7% below the national median for dietitians. An estimated 360 work in the state.

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