Dietetic Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $37,890 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.21
10th percentile $35,940
90th percentile $59,780
Employed locally 550
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,940
    25th
    $36,640
    50th (median)
    $37,890
    75th
    $48,810
    90th
    $59,780

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 37% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 63% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in San Diego, CA is $18.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.20 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 2.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,940 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,640.