PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Dietitian (Clinical)-Home Based Primary Care - RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE
Veterans Health Administration · Corpus Christi, TX
$51k–$98k/ year
Registered Dietitian jobs in Corpus Christi, TX
Registered Dietitians in the Corpus Christi area earn a median of $30.00 per hour, about $62,400 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $22.33 and $36.53. That ranks 224th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 208th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Corpus Christi. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Corpus Christi.
- $30.00median pay per hour, Corpus Christi
- $22–$37typical range per hour
- 120registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay
Open Registered Dietitian roles in Corpus Christi
PermanentPosted 21 days ago
Dietitian (Clinical) - PACT - RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION INCENTIVE
Veterans Health Administration · Corpus Christi, TX
$51k–$98k/ year
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The metro median is 6% below the Texas statewide median of $32.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 120 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Corpus Christi metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.27).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $14.18 | $29,490 | 60% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $22.33 | $46,450 | 37% below U.S. median |
| Median | $30.00 | $62,400 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $36.53 | $75,980 | 3% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $43.08 | $89,610 | 21% above U.S. median |
How Corpus Christi ranks
- 224th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 208th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 20 Texas metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Corpus Christi
- Overall prices in Corpus Christi run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 15% below the U.S. average (index 84.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $30.00 median hour buys what $32.37 buys at the national price level, 9% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Corpus Christi paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,080
- Per year: $54,000
- Per month: $4,500
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Corpus Christi metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Corpus Christi
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel registered dietitian assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Corpus Christi
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Corpus Christi, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Medical Center,The Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Driscoll Childrens Hospital Corpus Christi, TX | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Corpus Christi Corpus Christi, TX | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria, TX | 75 mi | $32.04/hr | 66,020 |
| Harlingen, TX | 113 mi | $28.00/hr | 72,234 |
| Edinburg, TX | 116 mi | $27.99/hr | 108,733 |
| Brownsville, TX | 123 mi | $28.00/hr | 191,967 |
| McAllen, TX | 125 mi | $27.99/hr | 148,782 |
| Pharr, TX | 127 mi | $27.99/hr | 81,142 |
Registered Dietitian jobs in Texas · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Texas
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Texas does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Corpus Christi, TX?
Registered Dietitians in the Corpus Christi metro area have a median pay of $30.00 per hour, about $62,400 a year. The middle half earn between $22.33 and $36.53 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Corpus Christi a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Corpus Christi ranks 208th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 224th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered dietitians in Corpus Christi?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Corpus Christi. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Corpus Christi.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Corpus Christi as a registered dietitian?
RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Corpus Christi?
The federal per diem benchmark in Corpus Christi is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Veterans Health AdministrationCorpus Christi, TX · 5 postings$35.64/ hr$24–$51
- Beyond Meals, IncStafford, TX · 1 wage offer$45.58/ hr$46–$46
- The Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$39.58/ hr$40–$40
- Unika Health IncHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$35.22/ hr$33–$38
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
Low$24Median$35.81High$61
6 Dietitian postings with published pay in Texas, 4 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 6 Dietitian roles
- Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent$50k–$97k/ year
- Interdisciplinary Research Nutritionist / Physiologist / BiologistPermanent$90k–$192k/ year
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