Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $68,180 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.78
10th percentile $40,960
90th percentile $93,980
Employed locally 60
National median $73,850

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,960
    25th
    $59,230
    50th (median)
    $68,180
    75th
    $84,910
    90th
    $93,980

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietitians and Nutritionists salary vs area income 107% Median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary is 7% 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
    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
    El Paso, TX $63,390

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51,740
    Physicians, All Other$312,520
    Nurse Practitioners$123,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietitians and Nutritionists in Waco, TX is $32.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietitians and Nutritionists salary in Waco, TX is 7.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Dietitians and Nutritionists (10th percentile) earn around $40,960 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,230.