Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in New Jersey
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$84,450$40.60 per hour
vs U.S.+11%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$75,570 – $98,530Top 10%: $114,400+
Jobs2,8701.34× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $86,690 | $41.68 | 5,490 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $74,860 | $35.99 | 2,150 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $65,950 | $31.71 | 310 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $84,050 | $40.41 | 160 |
| Vineland, NJ | $76,350 | $36.71 | 60 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $75,280 | $36.19 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
Alaska · $87,980 Washington · $84,220 Oregon · $84,180 New York · $82,480 Hawaii · $81,920 Connecticut · $80,600
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in New Jersey?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in New Jersey earned a median of $84,450 a year ($40.60 an hour) in May 2025, 11% more than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $75,570 to $98,530.
Where in New Jersey do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $86,690.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.