Registered Dietitian salary in New Jersey
Registered Dietitians in New Jersey earn a median of $37.54 per hour, about $78,080 a year, 6% above the U.S. median of $35.50. The middle half earn between $34.81 and $46.45 per hour. The highest median among New Jersey metro areas is in Vineland, NJ, at $38.21 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $37.54median pay per hour
- $78,080median pay per year
- 2,450registered dietitians employed in New Jersey
- #10of 50 states by median pay
Registered Dietitian pay in New Jersey: percentiles
| Level | New Jersey per hour | New Jersey per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.16 | $60,650 | $23.48 |
| Lower quartile | $34.81 | $72,400 | $29.45 |
| Median | $37.54 | $78,080 | $35.50 |
| Upper quartile | $46.45 | $96,620 | $40.96 |
| Top 10% | $57.59 | $119,790 | $48.92 |
Registered Dietitian pay by metro area in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New Jersey median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vineland, NJ | $38.21 | $79,470 | 50 | 2% above | $39.82 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $37.66 | $78,320 | 130 | in line with | $36.50 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $31.53 | $65,590 | 70 | 16% 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 New Jersey
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $34.20 | $71,140 | 9% below New Jersey |
| New York | $38.13 | $79,310 | 2% above New Jersey |
| Pennsylvania | $31.74 | $66,020 | 15% below New Jersey |
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Common questions
How much does a registered dietitian make in New Jersey?
The median is $37.54 per hour, about $78,080 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $29.16 and the top 10% earn over $57.59 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New Jersey city pays registered dietitians the most?
Among New Jersey metro areas, Vineland, NJ has the highest median at $38.21 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New Jersey rank for registered dietitian pay?
New Jersey ranks 10th 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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- 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
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