Dietetic Technicians Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $30,510 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.67
10th percentile $29,690
90th percentile $45,620
Employed locally 50
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,690
    25th
    $30,200
    50th (median)
    $30,510
    75th
    $38,520
    90th
    $45,620

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 36% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 64% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,720
    District of Columbia $46,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $45,990
    California $43,460
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $42,930

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Des Moines, IA is $14.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.87 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Des Moines, IA is 17.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,690 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,200.