Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $53,130 -28.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.55
10th percentile $30,060
90th percentile $81,020
Employed locally 120
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,060
    25th
    $43,850
    50th (median)
    $53,130
    75th
    $72,500
    90th
    $81,020

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 85% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 15% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $66,880
    Abilene, TX $63,620

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,910
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $58,970
    Nurse Practitioners $119,990
    Pharmacists $140,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Lubbock, TX is $25.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Lubbock, TX is 28.1% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $30,060 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,850.