Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $58,220 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.99
10th percentile $28,520
90th percentile $83,200
Employed locally 190
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,520
    25th
    $38,180
    50th (median)
    $58,220
    75th
    $77,380
    90th
    $83,200

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 111% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 11% above 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Physicians, All Other $295,020
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in McAllen, TX is $27.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in McAllen, TX is 21.2% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $28,520 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,180.