Dietetic Technicians Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $43,820 +18.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.07
10th percentile $35,570
90th percentile $71,210
Employed locally 410
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,570
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $43,820
    75th
    $63,190
    90th
    $71,210

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 47% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 53% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians$55,810
    Pharmacists$173,510
    Dental Hygienists$121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Sacramento, CA is $21.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.66 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Sacramento, CA is 18.3% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,570 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.