Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $40.60 an hour ($84,450 a year). About 2,870 people work in this job there.
That is 11% higher than the U.S. median ($76,400). New Jersey ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.13 | $62,670 |
| 25% of workers | $36.33 | $75,570 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.60 | $84,450 |
| 75% of workers | $47.37 | $98,530 |
| 90% of workers | $55.00 | $114,400 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $84,050 | 160 |
| Vineland | $76,350 | 60 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $75,280 | 40 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dietitians and nutritionists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,700 openings a year (BLS)
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