NY · Schenectady · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Schenectady, NY

Registered Dietitians in the Schenectady area earn a median of $37.28 per hour, about $77,530 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $30.10 and $39.76. That ranks 51st of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 60th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Schenectady and its metro area. The free report below lists employers near Schenectady and what they pay.

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Roles in other cities of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area.

PermanentPosted 16 days ago

Registered Dietitian

Fresenius Medical Care · Albany, NY

$62k–$104k/ year
  • Full time
  • Req R0267253
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Registered Dietitian pay in Schenectady, NY

The metro median is 2% below the New York statewide median of $38.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 270 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$25.00$52,00030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.10$62,61015% below U.S. median
Median$37.28$77,5305% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$39.76$82,70012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$47.23$98,24033% above U.S. median

How Schenectady ranks

  • 51st of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 60th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 10 New York metro areas

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 Schenectady

  • Overall prices in Albany-Schenectady-Troy run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 3% above the U.S. average (index 102.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.28 median hour buys what $37.44 buys at the national price level, 5% above 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.

Estimate your Schenectady paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,342
  • Per year: $67,104
  • Per month: $5,592

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Schenectady

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$141
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,547
13-week assignment$20,111

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).

Hospitals in Schenectady

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Schenectady, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ellis Hospital
Schenectady, NY
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes
Sunnyview Hospital And Rehabilitation Center
Schenectady, NY
Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo

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
Albany, NY11 mi$37.28/hr101,317
Troy, NY14 mi$37.28/hr51,065
Utica, NY69 mi$35.13/hr63,660
Chicopee, MA82 mi$37.87/hr55,381
Springfield, MA85 mi$37.87/hr154,888
Bristol, CT92 mi$38.33/hr62,195

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License and tax basics in New York

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

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

New York state guide

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Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Schenectady, NY?

Registered Dietitians in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy metro area have a median pay of $37.28 per hour, about $77,530 a year. The middle half earn between $30.10 and $39.76 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Schenectady a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

Albany-Schenectady-Troy ranks 60th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 51st of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Schenectady?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Schenectady.

Do I need a New York license to work in Schenectady as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what New York requires for your role with the New York 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 Schenectady?

The federal per diem benchmark in Schenectady is $141 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,547 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

  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 2 postings$47.32/ hr$43–$52
  • Fresenius Medical CareWatertown, NY · 3 postings$39.90/ hr$29–$60
  • Wyckoff Heights Medical CenterBrooklyn, NY · 3 wage offers$35.33/ hr$34–$37

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$29Median$39.18High$52

8 Dietitian postings with published pay in New York, 8 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 8 Dietitian roles

  1. Clinical Nutritionist - Registered Dietitian - Full Time - Columbia - In-Patient UnitsPermanent
    $42.61–$51.59/ hour
    NewYork-Presbyterian · New York · posted 6 days ago
  2. Registered DietitianPermanent
    $60k–$100k/ year
    Fresenius Medical Care · Watertown, NY · posted 7 days ago

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