PermanentPosted 16 days ago
Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care · Albany, NY
$62k–$104k/ year
Registered Dietitian jobs in Troy, NY
Registered Dietitians in the Troy 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 Troy and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Troy.
- $37.28median pay per hour, Albany
- $30–$40typical range per hour
- 270registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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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).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.00 | $52,000 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $30.10 | $62,610 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $37.28 | $77,530 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $39.76 | $82,700 | 12% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $47.23 | $98,240 | 33% above U.S. median |
How Troy 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 Troy
- 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 Troy 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 Troy
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $121 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,407 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,291 |
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 Troy
CMS lists 1 hospital in Troy, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York Troy, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | 8 mi | $37.28/hr | 101,317 |
| Schenectady, NY | 14 mi | $37.28/hr | 69,495 |
| Chicopee, MA | 68 mi | $37.87/hr | 55,381 |
| Springfield, MA | 72 mi | $37.87/hr | 154,888 |
| Bristol, CT | 82 mi | $38.33/hr | 62,195 |
| Utica, NY | 82 mi | $35.13/hr | 63,660 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Troy, 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 Troy 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 Troy?
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 Troy.
Do I need a New York license to work in Troy 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 Troy?
The federal per diem benchmark in Troy is $121 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,407 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
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