How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in New Jersey?
$84,450a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in New Jersey. That is $40.60 an hour or $7,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.60
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,670Median: $84,450Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,670 | $30.13 | |
| 25th | $75,570 | $36.33 | |
| Median | $84,450 | $40.60 | |
| 75th | $98,530 | $47.37 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $86,690 |
| Trenton, NJ | $84,050 |
| Vineland, NJ | $76,350 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $75,280 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $74,860 |
| Allentown, PA | $65,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 1. California | $98,850 |
| 2. West Virginia | $89,440 |
| 3. Alaska | $87,980 |
| 4. New Jersey | $84,450 |
| 5. Washington | $84,220 |
| 6. Oregon | $84,180 |
| 7. New York | $82,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $40.60 ($84,450 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $84,450 against $76,400 nationally, 11% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
New Jersey ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $86,690 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.