Registered Dietitian salary in New York
Registered Dietitians in New York earn a median of $38.13 per hour, about $79,310 a year, 7% above the U.S. median of $35.50. The middle half earn between $30.83 and $44.34 per hour. The highest median among New York metro areas is in Kingston, NY, at $38.96 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $38.13median pay per hour
- $79,310median pay per year
- 5,500registered dietitians employed in New York
- #8of 50 states by median pay
Registered Dietitian pay in New York: percentiles
| Level | New York per hour | New York per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $27.10 | $56,370 | $23.48 |
| Lower quartile | $30.83 | $64,130 | $29.45 |
| Median | $38.13 | $79,310 | $35.50 |
| Upper quartile | $44.34 | $92,230 | $40.96 |
| Top 10% | $49.76 | $103,500 | $48.92 |
Registered Dietitian pay by metro area in New York
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs New York median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston, NY | $38.96 | $81,040 | 30 | 2% above | $38.69 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $38.93 | $80,970 | 5,370 | 2% above | $34.59 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $37.28 | $77,530 | 270 | 2% below | $37.44 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $35.90 | $74,680 | 350 | 6% below | $37.46 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $35.13 | $73,070 | 80 | 8% below | $37.91 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35.06 | $72,920 | 60 | 8% below | — |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $35.05 | $72,900 | 140 | 8% below | $32.03 |
| Rochester, NY | $34.36 | $71,460 | 310 | 10% below | $35.41 |
| Ithaca, NY | $33.94 | $70,600 | 40 | 11% below | $32.85 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33.81 | $70,330 | 210 | 11% below | $35.31 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $31.37 | $65,250 | 30 | 18% below | — |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $29.26 | $60,860 | 30 | 23% below | $33.37 |
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 York
| State | Median / hr | Median / year | Compared with New York |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $38.33 | $79,720 | 1% above New York |
| Massachusetts | $38.86 | $80,840 | 2% above New York |
| New Jersey | $37.54 | $78,080 | 2% below New York |
| Pennsylvania | $31.74 | $66,020 | 17% below New York |
| Vermont | $36.59 | $76,100 | 4% below New York |
What employers are posting in New York
- 8roles with published pay
- $39.18median pay per hour
- $30–$52typical published range
- 5employers hiring
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Fresenius Medical Care | 3 | $39.90 |
| NewYork-Presbyterian | 2 | $47.32 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 1 | $35.47 |
| Trinity Health | 1 | $35.33 |
| United Health Services | 1 | $38.22 |
Midpoints of pay ranges in 8 postings collected October 15, 2026. Posted pay is a different measure from the BLS survey above and can run higher or lower.
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Common questions
How much does a registered dietitian make in New York?
The median is $38.13 per hour, about $79,310 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $27.10 and the top 10% earn over $49.76 (BLS, May 2024).
Which New York city pays registered dietitians the most?
Among New York metro areas, Kingston, NY has the highest median at $38.96 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does New York rank for registered dietitian pay?
New York ranks 8th 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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