Dietetic Technicians Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $34,090 -8% vs national
Median hourly $16.39
10th percentile $29,270
90th percentile $45,750
Employed locally 50
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,270
    25th
    $30,580
    50th (median)
    $34,090
    75th
    $39,570
    90th
    $45,750

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 44% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 56% 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
    Erie, PA $34,060
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $34,010

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,030
    Physicians, All Other $77,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,450
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,450
    Pharmacists $137,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Reading, PA is $16.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Reading, PA is 8% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $29,270 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,580.