verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Dietitian Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$84,450/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$40.60/hr
▲ 11% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
2,870
public U.S. Median
$76,400
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$77,616 #17 of 51

Dietitian pay in New Jersey, explained

Dietitians in New Jersey earn a median of $84,450 per year ($40.60 per hour), which is 11% above the national median of $76,400. Entry-level workers earn around $62,670, while the most experienced dietitians reach about $114,400. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $84,450 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $84,450 is worth about $77,616 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #17 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Dietitian pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,670
$30.13/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$84,450
$40.60/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$114,400
$55.00/hr

Dietitian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $84,450 $77,616
New York $82,480 $76,426 +$1,970
Delaware $78,060 $78,210 +$6,390
Pennsylvania $67,410 $69,087 +$17,040

Dietitian in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do dietitians make in New Jersey?

Dietitians in New Jersey earn a median of $84,450 per year ($40.60 per hour), compared with $76,400 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay dietitians well?

At $84,450, New Jersey pays 11% above the national median for dietitians. An estimated 2,870 work in the state.

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