Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $77,530 +5% vs national
Median hourly $37.28
10th percentile $52,000
90th percentile $98,240
Employed locally 270
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,000
    25th
    $62,610
    50th (median)
    $77,530
    75th
    $82,700
    90th
    $98,240

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 90% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $102,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,530

    Nearby metros — Dietitians and Nutritionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Kingston, NY $81,040
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $80,970
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $74,680
    Albany, GA $73,410
    Utica-Rome, NY $73,070

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,340
    Pharmacists$133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$79,200
    Nurse Practitioners$129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Albany, NY is $37.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.00 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Albany, NY is 5% above the national median of $73,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Albany?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $52,000 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,610.