Pay
The median is the middle of dietitians already employed, not a starting wage. The 25th is the lower quarter of that group. The 75th is what the upper quarter already earns.
| Percentile | Metro | PA | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $51,660 | $54,810 | $63,080 |
| Median | $65,950 | $67,410 | $76,400 |
| 75th | $79,130 | $78,850 | $89,340 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Hiring difficulty and demand
This is the same score as the free check.
Who's hiring
- St Luke's Hospital, 5 campuses
- St. Luke's Hospital, 3 campuses
- Ch Hospital of Allentown, 2 campuses
- Easton Leasing Partnership, 2 campuses
- Geriatric and Medical Services, 2 campuses
- Good Shepherd Home Long Term Care Facility, 2 campuses
Campuses on file in the provider extract, not live job ads.
License and training
Most states license or certify dietitians. Employers usually want the RDN credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration, which now requires a graduate degree for new candidates. Confirm your state's rule before you hire or start.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, dietitians and nutritionists
The work
You review charts, screen new patients, and write nutrition plans. You check whether the plan is working and change it when it is not.
Some of the day is teaching: a family learning a new diet, or a kitchen learning a texture change. Long-term care adds required assessments on a schedule.
Nearby metros
- Reading, PA · 29 miles
- Philadelphia, PA · 44 miles
- Trenton, NJ · 45 miles
- Lebanon, PA · 53 miles
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Questions
Who hires dietitians in Allentown?
Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics hire dietitians in Allentown. Organizations on file in the provider extract include St Luke's Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital, Ch Hospital of Allentown.
Do I need a license to work as a dietitian in Pennsylvania?
Most states license or certify dietitians. Check the Pennsylvania rule before you start in Allentown.
What should a nursing home in Allentown weigh when hiring a dietitian?
Ask about the RDN and how many buildings the person has covered. Allentown has far more of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is within 3 percent of the Pennsylvania median.