PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Syracuse, NY
$50k–$97k/ year
Registered Dietitian jobs in Syracuse, NY
Registered Dietitians in the Syracuse area earn a median of $33.81 per hour, about $70,330 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $20.97 and $38.36. That ranks 121st of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 109th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Syracuse. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Syracuse.
- $33.81median pay per hour, Syracuse
- $21–$38typical range per hour
- 210registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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The metro median is 11% below the New York statewide median of $38.13 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 210 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Syracuse metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.41).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.89 | $33,050 | 55% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.97 | $43,620 | 41% below U.S. median |
| Median | $33.81 | $70,330 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.36 | $79,790 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.45 | $90,380 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Syracuse ranks
- 121st of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 109th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th 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 Syracuse
- Overall prices in Syracuse run 4% below the U.S. average (index 95.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 19% below the U.S. average (index 80.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $33.81 median hour buys what $35.31 buys at the national price level, 1% 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.
Estimate your Syracuse paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,217
- Per year: $60,858
- Per month: $5,072
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Syracuse metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Syracuse
| Item | Federal 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).
Hospitals in Syracuse
CMS lists 5 hospitals in Syracuse, 0 of the 4 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Va Medical Center Syracuse, NY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Crouse Hospital Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| St Joseph's Hospital Health Center Syracuse, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Hutchings Psychiatric Ctr Syracuse, NY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utica, NY | 46 mi | $35.13/hr | 63,660 |
| Rochester, NY | 75 mi | $34.36/hr | 207,282 |
| Schenectady, NY | 113 mi | $37.28/hr | 69,495 |
| Scranton, PA | 116 mi | $31.05/hr | 75,905 |
| Albany, NY | 122 mi | $37.28/hr | 101,317 |
| Troy, NY | 127 mi | $37.28/hr | 51,065 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in New York · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
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.
Other healthcare roles in Syracuse
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Syracuse, NY?
Registered Dietitians in the Syracuse metro area have a median pay of $33.81 per hour, about $70,330 a year. The middle half earn between $20.97 and $38.36 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Syracuse a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Syracuse ranks 109th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 121st of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Syracuse?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Syracuse. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Syracuse.
Do I need a New York license to work in Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
The federal per diem benchmark in Syracuse 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
- 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
- Clinical Nutritionist - Registered Dietitian - Full Time - Columbia - In-Patient UnitsPermanent$42.61–$51.59/ hour
- Registered DietitianPermanent$60k–$100k/ year
+ 6 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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