Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $62,750 -15% vs national
Median hourly $30.17
10th percentile $45,130
90th percentile $88,900
Employed locally 180
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,130
    25th
    $48,550
    50th (median)
    $62,750
    75th
    $76,590
    90th
    $88,900

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 71% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $102,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,530

    Nearby metros — Dietitians and Nutritionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,580
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $86,920
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $84,810
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,340
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $80,070
    Southwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $79,170

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,830
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,080
    Physical Therapists $97,850
    Nurse Practitioners $121,810
    Physicians, All Other $442,790
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Portland, ME is $30.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.11 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Portland, ME is 15% below the national median of $73,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Portland?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $45,130 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,550.