Dietitian and Nutritionist Salary in New York, NY
Dietitians and Nutritionists in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $86,690 a year — 13% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $65,732 take-home, or $5,478 a month.
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- Federal income tax$10,242
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,375
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,257
- New York income tax$4,084
- Take-home pay$65,732
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $2,925 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $62,807 ($5,234 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Dietitian and Nutritionist pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,210 | $30.87 | $50,902 | $4,242 |
| 25th percentile | $78,480 | $37.73 | $60,400 | $5,033 |
| Median (50th) | $86,690 | $41.68 | $65,732 | $5,478 |
| 75th percentile | $100,920 | $48.52 | $74,913 | $6,243 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $114,400 | $55.00 | $83,601 | $6,967 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $86,690 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median dietitian and nutritionist's $65,732 take-home pay has the buying power of $58,396 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Dietitian and Nutritionist jobs are about as common in New York, NY as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.16).
Best-paying cities for dietitians and nutritionists, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #2 of 2 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $95,450 | $70,091 | $61,718 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $86,690 | $65,732 | $58,396 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 2 metros →
About the job: dietitians and nutritionists
Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
- Typical education
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Internship/residency
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.7% (faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in New York, NY?
The median dietitian and nutritionist salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $86,690 a year, or about $41.68 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $78,480 and $100,920.
What is a dietitian and nutritionist’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $86,690 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $65,732 a year ($5,478 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $4,084 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a dietitian and nutritionist?
Pay here is 13% above the national median of $76,400. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $58,396 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #2 of 2 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a dietitian and nutritionist afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 43% of a median dietitian and nutritionist’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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