Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Texas
The median pay for a dietitians and nutritionists in Texas is $66,640/year ($32.04/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $94K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $67K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level dietitians and nutritionists (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $67K. Top earners bring in $94K or more, a $57K spread from bottom to top.
Dietitians and Nutritionists salary by metro in Texas
20 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita Falls | $69K | +4% | 40 |
| Waco | $68K | +2% | 60 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $68K | +2% | 1,650 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $68K | +1% | 1,430 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $67K | +0% | 1,040 |
| Abilene | $64K | -5% | 30 |
| El Paso | $63K | -5% | 180 |
| Amarillo | $63K | -5% | 70 |
| Killeen-Temple | $63K | -6% | 130 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $63K | -6% | 60 |
| Corpus Christi | $62K | -6% | 120 |
| Tyler | $62K | -7% | 90 |
| Laredo | $61K | -8% | 40 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $61K | -9% | 770 |
| San Angelo | $60K | -9% | 40 |
| Longview | $59K | -11% | 60 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $58K | -13% | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $58K | -13% | 190 |
| College Station-Bryan | $57K | -15% | 90 |
| Lubbock | $53K | -20% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do dietitians and nutritionists make in Texas?
The median is $66,640 a year, that works out to about $32 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $37,370, and experienced dietitians and nutritionists can clear $94,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $67K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,606/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 30.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a dietitians and nutritionists salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dietitians and nutritionists salary is worth about $72,839 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do dietitians and nutritionists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.