Dietetic Technicians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $42,670 +15.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.51
10th percentile $35,060
90th percentile $59,850
Employed locally 110
National median $37,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,060
    25th
    $37,670
    50th (median)
    $42,670
    75th
    $49,650
    90th
    $59,850

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Dietetic Technicians salary vs area income 63% Median Dietetic Technicians salary is 37% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $46,030

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Dietetic Technicians make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Dietetic Technicians in Tucson, AZ is $20.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.57 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Dietetic Technicians salaries?

    The median Dietetic Technicians salary in Tucson, AZ is 15.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $35,060 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,670.