Dietetic Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $45,590 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.92
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $78,930
Employed locally 340
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $45,590
    75th
    $64,080
    90th
    $78,930

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 29% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 71% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in San Jose, CA is $21.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.45 or more per hour.

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

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 23.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.