Average Registered Dietitian Salary

$69.06/hour

The average salary for a Registered Dietitian in New Jersey is $69.06 per hour. This is 29% lower than the US average of $89.19.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Dietitian salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$69.06/hour

New Jersey

29% lower than the US average.

$89.19/hour

United States

What cities in New Jersey pay the most for Registered Dietitians?

Trenton, New Jersey, Hamilton, New Jersey, and Princeton, New Jersey pay Registered Dietitians the most, all averaging $38 per hour. Trenton, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Registered Dietitians is $69 per hour — Trenton, New Jersey, Hamilton, New Jersey, and Princeton, New Jersey pay 45% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Trenton, New Jersey$38$100
Hamilton, New Jersey$38$100
Princeton, New Jersey$38$100
Montclair, New Jersey$34$100
How does the pay for Registered Dietitians in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Only Pennsylvania reports pay data for Registered Dietitians, averaging $91 per hour. Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Registered Dietitians is $69 per hour — Pennsylvania pays 31% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Pennsylvania$91$100
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Dietitian jobs in New Jersey?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Registered Dietitians, averaging $51 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $56. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Registered Dietitians is $69 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 25% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$51$56

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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