Dietetic Technicians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $30,260 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.55
10th percentile $23,750
90th percentile $39,810
Employed locally 70
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,750
    25th
    $28,650
    50th (median)
    $30,260
    75th
    $37,380
    90th
    $39,810

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,940
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $39,690
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,890
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,800
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $37,730

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Asheville, NC is $14.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.85 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Asheville, NC is 18.3% below 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $23,750 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,650.