Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $66,880 -9.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.15
10th percentile $50,880
90th percentile $81,620
Employed locally 1,040
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,880
    25th
    $66,880
    50th (median)
    $66,880
    75th
    $66,880
    90th
    $81,620

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 68% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 32% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietitians and Nutritionists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $108,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,520
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $102,600
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $101,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $100,580
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,530

    Nearby metros — Dietitians and Nutritionists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wichita Falls, TX $69,300
    Waco, TX $68,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $67,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $67,610
    Abilene, TX $63,620
    El Paso, TX $63,390

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietitians and Nutritionists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Austin, TX is $32.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.54 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Dietitians and Nutritionists salaries?

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Austin, TX is 9.4% below the national median of $73,850. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Austin?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $50,880 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,880.