Dietetic Technicians Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $42,200 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.29
10th percentile $36,670
90th percentile $53,000
Employed locally 50
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,670
    25th
    $38,640
    50th (median)
    $42,200
    75th
    $45,300
    90th
    $53,000

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 50% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $58,040
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,720
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $45,590
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $38,890
    Vallejo, CA $38,530
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $37,730

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,260
    Physicians, All Other$284,090
    Pharmacists$138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Richmond, VA is $20.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.60 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Richmond, VA is 13.9% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,670 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,640.