Dietetic Technicians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $37,580 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $35,820
90th percentile $43,030
Employed locally 90
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,820
    25th
    $35,820
    50th (median)
    $37,580
    75th
    $40,530
    90th
    $43,030

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 45% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietetic Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Redding, CA $59,760
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,040
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Oregon $52,800
    Syracuse, NY $48,950
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,720

    Nearby metros — Dietetic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,340
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,720
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,930
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $40,490

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$54,420
    Physicians, All Other$327,670
    Pharmacists$137,530
    Nurse Practitioners$138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Albuquerque, NM is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.69 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 1.5% above the national median of $37,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Dietetic Technicians in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,820 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,820.