Dietetic Technicians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $30,740 -17% vs national
Median hourly $14.78
10th percentile $27,480
90th percentile $49,820
Employed locally 150
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,480
    25th
    $29,210
    50th (median)
    $30,740
    75th
    $40,720
    90th
    $49,820

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 42% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 58% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $46,390
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $35,620
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $35,540
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $34,940
    Reading, PA $34,090
    Erie, PA $34,060

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Pittsburgh, PA is $14.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.93 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 17% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $27,480 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,210.