How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in New York?
$86,690a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area. That is $41.68 an hour or $7,224 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.68
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 5,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,210Median: $86,690Highest 10%: $114,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,210 | $30.87 | |
| 25th | $78,480 | $37.73 | |
| Median | $86,690 | $41.68 | |
| 75th | $100,900 | $48.52 | |
| 90th | $114,400 | $55.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $80,270 |
| Utica, NY | $80,020 |
| Albany, NY | $79,130 |
| Syracuse, NY | $78,460 |
| Buffalo, NY | $77,990 |
| Binghamton, NY | $76,990 |
| Rochester, NY | $73,010 |
Related jobs in New York
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $492,200 |
| Radiologist | $465,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $460,800 |
| Surgeon | $400,000 |
| Dermatologist | $374,000 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $342,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $329,800 |
| Physician | $327,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $321,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $41.68 ($86,690 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $86,690 against $76,400 nationally, 13% more.
How does New York compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $82,480, so New York pays 5% more.
Where does New York rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
27 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $114,400 or more.
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.