How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make in Texas?
$74,440a year
Median yearly pay for dietitian and nutritionists in Texas. That is $35.79 an hour or $6,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.79
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,040Median: $74,440Highest 10%: $98,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,040 | $19.25 | |
| 25th | $60,960 | $29.31 | |
| Median | $74,440 | $35.79 | |
| 75th | $84,570 | $40.66 | |
| 90th | $98,960 | $47.58 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Austin, TX | $73,130 |
| Tyler, TX | $70,920 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $66,540 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $66,510 |
| San Antonio, TX | $65,790 |
| College Station, TX | $65,560 |
| San Angelo, TX | $64,810 |
| Lubbock, TX | $64,120 |
| McAllen, TX | $63,990 |
| Laredo, TX | $63,650 |
| Longview, TX | $60,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietitian and nutritionists.
| 18. Colorado | $75,510 |
| 19. Wisconsin | $74,930 |
| 20. New Mexico | $74,730 |
| 21. Texas | $74,440 |
| 22. Illinois | $73,520 |
| 23. Georgia | $73,200 |
| 24. Iowa | $72,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietitian and nutritionist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $35.79 ($74,440 a year).
Do dietitian and nutritionists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $74,440 against $76,400 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Texas rank for dietitian and nutritionist pay?
Texas ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays dietitian and nutritionists the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $77,540 a year.
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.