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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Dietitians and Nutritionists, Respiratory Therapists
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Median pay, Greater Boston$77,840$104,580Higher
Hourly median$37.43/hr$50.28/hr
Middle half of workers earn$72,500 – $94,910$96,190 – $112,020
Jobs in Greater Boston2,000Higher1,560
Massachusetts change 2024–34+4.1%+10.4%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year180Higher140
Typical U.S. entry educationBachelor's degreeAssociate's degree
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingInternship/residencyNone
AI exposure85Higher39ModerateLower
Observed AI use todaySomeLittle or none
Programs near Boston25More4

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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