Dietetic Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $28,280 -23.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.59
10th percentile $22,880
90th percentile $46,920
Employed locally 330
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,880
    25th
    $25,440
    50th (median)
    $28,280
    75th
    $34,740
    90th
    $46,920

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 35% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 65% 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
    Lubbock, TX $32,540
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,070
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $28,750
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $28,070
    El Paso, TX $26,350

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Houston, TX is $13.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.47 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 23.7% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $22,880 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,440.