Dietetic Technicians Salary in Modesto, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Modesto, CA

Median annual salary $42,140 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.26
10th percentile $34,860
90th percentile $61,460
Employed locally 90
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,860
    25th
    $35,810
    50th (median)
    $42,140
    75th
    $60,500
    90th
    $61,460

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 53% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 47% 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
    Redding, CA $59,760
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $48,620
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,720

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,460
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,450
    Nurse Practitioners $164,790
    Emergency Medical Technicians $43,940
    Pharmacists $166,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Modesto?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Modesto, CA is $20.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

    Is Modesto above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Modesto, CA is 13.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,860 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,810.