Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for dietitians and nutritionists is $35.79 an hour ($74,440 a year). About 5,320 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($76,400). Texas ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietitians and nutritionists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.25 | $40,040 |
| 25% of workers | $29.31 | $60,960 |
| Half of workers (median) | $35.79 | $74,440 |
| 75% of workers | $40.66 | $84,570 |
| 90% of workers | $47.58 | $98,960 |
Dietitians and Nutritionists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $77,540 | 1,320 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $77,180 | 1,340 |
| El Paso | $76,830 | 170 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $75,030 | 50 |
| Amarillo | $74,710 | 70 |
| Killeen-Temple | $74,640 | 120 |
| Waco | $73,850 | 70 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $73,250 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $73,130 | 370 |
| Tyler | $70,920 | 70 |
| Wichita Falls | $66,540 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $66,510 | 90 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $65,790 | 550 |
| College Station-Bryan | $65,560 | 60 |
| San Angelo | $64,810 | 30 |
| Lubbock | $64,120 | 80 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $63,990 | 230 |
| Laredo | $63,650 | 40 |
| Longview | $60,220 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dietitians and nutritionists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Internship/residency (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,700 openings a year (BLS)
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