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Fresenius Medical Care · Houston, TX
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Houston, TX
Registered Dietitians in the Houston area earn a median of $32.50 per hour, about $67,610 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $27.34 and $38.80. That ranks 144th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 195th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 28 hospitals in Houston. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Houston.
- $32.50median pay per hour, Houston
- $27–$39typical range per hour
- 1,430registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 99cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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4 more open roles from employers in Houston. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
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Supplemental Pediatric Dietitian
Memorial Hermann Healthcare System · Houston, TX
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Registered Dietitian I/II - Bariatric Surgery - Bellaire Station
UTHealth Houston · Houston, TX
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Dietitian
BrightSpring Health Services · Houston, TX
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Registered Dietitian pay in Houston, TX
The metro median is 1% above the Texas statewide median of $32.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,430 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area, 0.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.89).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.21 | $35,800 | 52% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $27.34 | $56,870 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.50 | $67,610 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.80 | $80,700 | 9% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.90 | $95,470 | 29% above U.S. median |
How Houston ranks
- 144th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 195th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th 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.
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- Overall prices in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands run 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.50 median hour buys what $32.95 buys at the national price level, 7% 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 Houston paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,170
- Per year: $58,500
- Per month: $4,875
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Houston
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $128 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $80 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,456 |
| 13-week assignment | $18,928 |
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. 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).
Open Registered Dietitian roles in Texas
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Houston as they open.
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Dietitian (Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Longview, TX
$50k–$97k/ year
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Agricultural Research Service · College Station, TX
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Hospitals in Houston
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, 10 of the 15 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Houston Va Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor St Lukes Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| St Luke's Hospital At The Vintage Houston, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Womans Hospital Of Texas,The Houston, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland, TX | 16 mi | $32.50/hr | 129,620 |
| Pasadena, TX | 17 mi | $32.50/hr | 149,617 |
| Beaumont, TX | 77 mi | $30.08/hr | 112,893 |
| College Station, TX | 77 mi | $27.21/hr | 128,023 |
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 Houston, TX?
Registered Dietitians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area have a median pay of $32.50 per hour, about $67,610 a year. The middle half earn between $27.34 and $38.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Houston a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands ranks 195th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 144th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 1% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Houston?
CMS lists 28 hospitals in Houston, led by Houston Methodist Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Houston 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 Houston?
The federal per diem benchmark in Houston is $128 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,456 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your Dietitian pay reportHouston, TX · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026
1Pay for your role at other employers
- The Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$39.58/ hr$40–$40
- Unika Health IncHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$35.22/ hr$33–$38
- Texas Children's HospitalHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$33.25/ hr$33–$33
- Beyond Meals, IncStafford, TX · 1 wage offer$45.58/ hr$46–$46
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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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