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 | NY | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $67,250 | $72,040 | $63,080 |
| Median | $78,460 | $82,480 | $76,400 |
| 75th | $84,950 | $98,100 | $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
- Community General Hospital of Greater Syracuse, 2 campuses
- Community Memorial Hospital, 2 campuses
- Oneida Health Systems, 2 campuses
- A.l. Lee Memorial Hospital, 1 campuses
- Allmetro Healthcare, 1 campuses
- Auburn Community Hospital, 1 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
- Ithaca, NY · 45 miles
- Utica, NY · 46 miles
- Binghamton, NY · 66 miles
- Rochester, NY · 75 miles
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Questions
Who hires dietitians in Syracuse?
Hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics hire dietitians in Syracuse. Organizations on file in the provider extract include Community General Hospital of Greater Syracuse, Community Memorial Hospital, Oneida Health Systems.
Do I need a license to work as a dietitian in New York?
Most states license or certify dietitians. Check the New York rule before you start in Syracuse.
What should a nursing home in Syracuse weigh when hiring a dietitian?
Ask about the RDN and how many buildings the person has covered. Syracuse has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 5% under the New York median.