Dietetic Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for dietetic technicians is $22.31 an hour ($46,410 a year). About 6,310 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($37,640). California ranks 6th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for dietetic technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.70 | $36,810 |
| 25% of workers | $18.43 | $38,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.31 | $46,410 |
| 75% of workers | $25.13 | $52,270 |
| 90% of workers | $30.78 | $64,020 |
Dietetic Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Redding | $59,760 | 60 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $50,690 | 360 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $50,630 | 90 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $50,570 | 180 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $49,420 | 190 |
| Modesto | $48,130 | 100 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $47,640 | 630 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $45,930 | 510 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $45,450 | 2,550 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $45,240 | 390 |
| Chico | $41,320 | 40 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $40,490 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $39,630 | 440 |
| Vallejo | $38,510 | 50 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $38,470 | 100 |
| Visalia | $36,870 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for dietetic technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $140,270 |
| Medical Assistants | $49,660 |
| Nursing Assistants | $47,630 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $79,750 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $49,140 |
| Health Education Specialists | $63,610 |
| Community Health Workers | $58,050 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $98,850 |
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