Dietetic Technicians Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $58,040 +56.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.90
10th percentile $48,340
90th percentile $59,880
Employed locally 40
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,340
    25th
    $51,000
    50th (median)
    $58,040
    75th
    $59,880
    90th
    $59,880

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 61% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 39% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Dietetic Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Redding, CA $59,760
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Oregon $52,800
    Syracuse, NY $48,950
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,720
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $48,620

    Nearby metros — Dietetic Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $54,230
    Oregon $52,800
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $48,340
    New York $48,230
    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 Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Portland, OR-WA is $27.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.81 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Portland, OR-WA is 56.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,340 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,000.