How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Houston?
$77,180a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $37.11 an hour or $6,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.11
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 69 of 280
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,310Median: $77,180Highest 10%: $100,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| Median | $77,180 | $37.11 | |
| 75th | $84,570 | $40.66 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.17 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| Dallas, TX | $77,540 |
| 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 |
| Austin, TX | $73,130 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $37.11 ($77,180 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $77,180 against $76,400 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $74,440, so Houston pays 4% more.
Where does Houston rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
69 of 280 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 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.