Dietetic Technicians Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $28,070 -24.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.50
10th percentile $20,160
90th percentile $29,110
Employed locally 70
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,160
    25th
    $22,530
    50th (median)
    $28,070
    75th
    $28,070
    90th
    $29,110

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 54% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 46% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $28,280
    El Paso, TX $26,350

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in McAllen, TX is $13.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $15.74 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in McAllen, TX is 24.2% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $20,160 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,530.