Dietetic Technicians Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $37,010 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.79
10th percentile $33,600
90th percentile $59,810
Employed locally 130
National median $37,040

Compare Dietetic Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Bakersfield, CA stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Dietetic Technicians
in
Bakersfield, CA
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,600
    25th
    $34,940
    50th (median)
    $37,010
    75th
    $47,950
    90th
    $59,810

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 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
    Redding, CA $59,760
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $48,620
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,720

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,510
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,680
    Pharmacists $162,340
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $51,850
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $88,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Bakersfield, CA is $17.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.03 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.1% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,600 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,940.