Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $67,610 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.50
10th percentile $35,800
90th percentile $95,470
Employed locally 1,430
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,800
    25th
    $56,870
    50th (median)
    $67,610
    75th
    $80,700
    90th
    $95,470

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 84% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 16% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,880
    Abilene, TX $63,620
    El Paso, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Houston, TX is $32.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.17 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Houston, TX is 8.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $35,800 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,870.