PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Dietitian
Select Medical · Chester, NJ
$36.00–$52.00/ hour
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Clifton, NJ
The median registered dietitian pay in the Clifton area is $38.93 per hour ($80,970 a year), with the typical range running from $34.94 to $46.87. That ranks 31st of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 136th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Clifton metro area. The free report below lists employers near Clifton and what they pay.
- $38.93median pay per hour, New York
- $35–$47typical range per hour
- 5,370registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 113cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Clifton, NJ
The metro median is 4% above the New Jersey statewide median of $37.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 5,370 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.15).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.16 | $60,650 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.94 | $72,680 | 2% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.93 | $80,970 | 10% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.87 | $97,490 | 32% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $55.14 | $114,690 | 55% above U.S. median |
How Clifton ranks
- 31st of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 136th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Clifton
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.93 median hour buys what $34.59 buys at the national price level, 3% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,401
- Per year: $70,074
- Per month: $5,840
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Clifton
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $156 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,694 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,022 |
Travel registered dietitian assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
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PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Registered Dietitian
Select Medical · Willingboro, NJ
$30.00–$48.00/ hour
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Hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic, NJ | 2 mi | $38.93/hr | 70,722 |
| Paterson, NJ | 4 mi | $38.93/hr | 160,463 |
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License and tax basics in New Jersey
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Clifton, NJ?
Registered Dietitians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $38.93 per hour, about $80,970 a year. The middle half earn between $34.94 and $46.87 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Clifton a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 136th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 31st of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Clifton?
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, led by Hackensack University Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Clifton as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New Jersey requires for your role with the New Jersey licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Clifton?
The federal per diem benchmark in Clifton is $156 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,694 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Dietitian pay reportClifton, NJ · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Select MedicalChester, NJ · 2 postings$41.50/ hr$30–$52
- DaVita, Inc.North Bergen, NJ · 1 wage offer$38.40/ hr$36–$41
- St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Inc.Paterson, NJ · 1 wage offer$36.06/ hr$36–$36
- iHealth Labs, Inc.Hackensack, NJ · 1 wage offer$35.82/ hr$31–$40
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$31Median$36.06High$41
3 employer-reported wage offers for Dietitian in federal filings in New Jersey, July 2025 – June 2026. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 2 Dietitian roles
- Registered DietitianPermanent$36.00–$52.00/ hour
- Registered DietitianPermanent$30.00–$48.00/ hour
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