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Dietitian (Clinical)
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Registered Dietitian jobs in Waco, TX
Pay for registered dietitians in the Waco area centers on $32.78 per hour, or about $68,180 a year. The lower quarter earns under $28.48 and the upper quarter over $40.82. That ranks 135th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 106th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Waco. The free report below lists employers near Waco and what they pay.
- $32.78median pay per hour, Waco
- $28–$41typical range per hour
- 60registered dietitians employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Registered Dietitian pay in Waco, TX
The metro median is 2% above the Texas statewide median of $32.04 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 60 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Waco metro area, 0.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.91).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.69 | $40,960 | 45% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $28.48 | $59,240 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Median | $32.78 | $68,180 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.82 | $84,910 | 15% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $45.18 | $93,970 | 27% above U.S. median |
How Waco ranks
- 135th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 106th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
- 2nd 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 Waco
- Overall prices in Waco run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.5).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $32.78 median hour buys what $35.42 buys at the national price level, in line with 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,180
- Per year: $59,004
- Per month: $4,917
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waco metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waco
| 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).
Open Registered Dietitian roles in Texas
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Waco as they open.
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Hospitals in Waco
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Waco, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest Waco, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ascension Providence Waco, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Oceans Behavioral Hospital Of Waco Waco, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple, TX | 33 mi | $30.20/hr | 96,267 |
| Killeen, TX | 46 mi | $30.20/hr | 160,616 |
| Burleson, TX | 67 mi | $32.64/hr | 56,253 |
| Georgetown, TX | 68 mi | $32.15/hr | 101,344 |
| Mansfield, TX | 70 mi | $32.64/hr | 80,803 |
| DeSoto, TX | 74 mi | $32.64/hr | 56,711 |
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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.
Other healthcare roles in Waco
Waco city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered dietitians make in Waco, TX?
Registered Dietitians in the Waco metro area have a median pay of $32.78 per hour, about $68,180 a year. The middle half earn between $28.48 and $40.82 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waco a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?
Waco ranks 106th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 135th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do registered dietitians work in Waco?
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Waco, led by Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Waco 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 Waco?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waco 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.
Does Valorem Health place registered dietitians in Waco?
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Your Dietitian pay reportWaco, TX · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
1Pay for your role at other employers
- Beyond Meals, IncStafford, TX · 1 wage offer$45.58/ hr$46–$46
- The Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · 1 wage offer$39.58/ hr$40–$40
- Veterans Health AdministrationCorpus Christi, TX · 5 postings$35.64/ hr$24–$51
- 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
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- Interdisciplinary Research Nutritionist / Physiologist / BiologistPermanent$90k–$192k/ year
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