NJ · Perth Amboy · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Perth Amboy, NJ

Pay for registered dietitians in the Perth Amboy area centers on $38.93 per hour, or about $80,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.94 and the upper quarter over $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 1 hospital in Perth Amboy. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Perth Amboy.

Registered Dietitian pay in Perth Amboy, 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).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.16$60,65018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$34.94$72,6802% below U.S. median
Median$38.93$80,97010% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.87$97,49032% above U.S. median
Top 10%$55.14$114,69055% above U.S. median

How Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy

  • 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 Perth Amboy

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$122
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,414
13-week assignment$18,382

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 3 days ago

Registered Dietitian

Select Medical · Chester, NJ

$36.00–$52.00/ hour
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Hospitals in Perth Amboy

CMS lists 1 hospital in Perth Amboy, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, NJ
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
New Brunswick, NJ9 mi$38.93/hr57,487
Plainfield, NJ10 mi$38.93/hr56,507

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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.

New Jersey taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Perth Amboy, led by Raritan Bay Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a New Jersey license to work in Perth Amboy 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 Perth Amboy?

The federal per diem benchmark in Perth Amboy is $122 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,414 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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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

  1. Registered DietitianPermanent
    $36.00–$52.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Chester, NJ · posted 3 days ago
  2. Registered DietitianPermanent
    $30.00–$48.00/ hour
    Select Medical · Willingboro, NJ · posted 14 days ago

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