Dietetic Technicians Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $33,180 -10.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.95
10th percentile $24,070
90th percentile $67,040
Employed locally 80
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,070
    25th
    $28,270
    50th (median)
    $33,180
    75th
    $38,590
    90th
    $67,040

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 53% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $37,800
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $27,970
    Kentucky $27,910
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $23,480
    West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $22,560

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,950
    Pharmacists $138,300
    Nurse Practitioners $113,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Lexington, KY is $15.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.89 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Lexington, KY is 10.4% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $24,070 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,270.