How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Austin?
$73,130a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $35.16 an hour or $6,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.16
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 136 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,770Median: $73,130Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,770 | $25.37 | |
| 25th | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| Median | $73,130 | $35.16 | |
| 75th | $90,800 | $43.65 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.54 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| Dallas, TX | $77,540 |
| Houston, TX | $77,180 |
| El Paso, TX | $76,830 |
| Beaumont, TX | $75,030 |
| Amarillo, TX | $74,710 |
| Killeen, TX | $74,640 |
| Waco, TX | $73,850 |
| Brownsville, TX | $73,250 |
| Tyler, TX | $70,920 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $66,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $65,790 |
| College Station, TX | $65,560 |
| Lubbock, TX | $64,120 |
| McAllen, TX | $63,990 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $35.16 ($73,130 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Austin than the national average?
No: $73,130 against $76,400 nationally, 4% less.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $74,440, so Austin pays 2% less.
Where does Austin rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
136 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.