Dietetic Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $45,990 +24.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $39,210
90th percentile $50,700
Employed locally 160
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,210
    25th
    $40,280
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $48,440
    90th
    $50,700

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 45% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 55% 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
    District of Columbia $46,100
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,310
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,940
    Colorado $44,670
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,930

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$48,670
    Pharmacists$152,200
    Physical Therapists$102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Denver, CO is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.57 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 24.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,210 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,280.