Dietetic Technicians Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $39,100 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.80
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $54,340
Employed locally 70
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $39,100
    75th
    $46,140
    90th
    $54,340

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 41% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 59% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,640
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,130
    Family Medicine Physicians $287,230
    Physical Therapists $121,330
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Santa Maria, CA is $18.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.97 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Santa Maria, CA is 5.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.