Dietetic Technicians Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $39,980 +7.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.22
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $59,700
Employed locally 70
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $35,940
    50th (median)
    $39,980
    75th
    $44,370
    90th
    $59,700

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 42% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $141,720
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,770
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,200
    Pharmacists $171,200
    Physical Therapists $131,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Chico, CA is $19.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.88 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Chico, CA is 7.9% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,940.