Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in New York
What dietitians and nutritionists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$82,480$39.66 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $76,400
Middle half earn$72,040 – $98,100Top 10%: $105,830+
Jobs5,3301.10× the U.S. concentration
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in New York 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 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $77,990 | $37.49 | 360 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,010 | $35.10 | 310 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $79,130 | $38.04 | 270 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $80,270 | $38.59 | 170 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,460 | $37.72 | 160 |
| Utica-Rome, NY | $80,020 | $38.47 | 100 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $73,520 | $35.35 | 100 |
| Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area | $75,770 | $36.43 | 100 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $74,580 | $35.86 | 90 |
| Binghamton, NY | $76,990 | $37.02 | 70 |
| Ithaca, NY | $77,220 | $37.13 | 30 |
| Kingston, NY | $77,720 | $37.37 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Dietitian and Nutritionist pay in similar states
New Jersey · $84,450 Washington · $84,220 Oregon · $84,180 Hawaii · $81,920 Connecticut · $80,600 Delaware · $78,060
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in New York?
Dietitians and Nutritionists in New York earned a median of $82,480 a year ($39.66 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $76,400. The middle half earned $72,040 to $98,100.
Where in New York do dietitians and nutritionists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, 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.