Registered Dietitian salary in Connecticut
Registered Dietitians in Connecticut earn a median of $38.33 per hour, about $79,720 a year, 8% above the U.S. median of $35.50. The middle half earn between $32.40 and $44.05 per hour. The highest median among Connecticut metro areas is in Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, at $40.72 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $38.33median pay per hour
- $79,720median pay per year
- 840registered dietitians employed in Connecticut
- #7of 50 states by median pay
Registered Dietitian pay in Connecticut: percentiles
| Level | Connecticut per hour | Connecticut per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.40 | $61,150 | $23.48 |
| Lower quartile | $32.40 | $67,390 | $29.45 |
| Median | $38.33 | $79,720 | $35.50 |
| Upper quartile | $44.05 | $91,620 | $40.96 |
| Top 10% | $50.22 | $104,460 | $48.92 |
Registered Dietitian pay by metro area in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Connecticut median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $40.72 | $84,700 | 180 | 6% above | $38.10 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $38.55 | $80,180 | 280 | 1% above | $37.52 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $38.31 | $79,680 | 80 | in line with | $38.40 |
| New Haven, CT | $37.43 | $77,850 | 180 | 2% below | $35.80 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $35.96 | $74,790 | 70 | 6% below | — |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
Registered Dietitian pay in states next to Connecticut
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with Connecticut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $38.86 | $80,840 | 1% above Connecticut |
| New York | $38.13 | $79,310 | 1% below Connecticut |
| Rhode Island | $36.88 | $76,710 | 4% below Connecticut |
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Common questions
How much does a registered dietitian make in Connecticut?
The median is $38.33 per hour, about $79,720 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.40 and the top 10% earn over $50.22 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Connecticut city pays registered dietitians the most?
Among Connecticut metro areas, Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT has the highest median at $40.72 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Connecticut rank for registered dietitian pay?
Connecticut ranks 7th of 50 states by median registered dietitian pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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