Dietetic Technician salary in California
What dietetic technicians earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$46,410$22.31 per hour
vs U.S.+23%U.S. median $37,640
Middle half earn$38,340 – $52,270Top 10%: $64,020+
Jobs6,3101.71× the U.S. concentration
Dietetic Technician pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $45,450 | $21.85 | 2,550 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $47,640 | $22.90 | 630 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,930 | $22.08 | 510 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $39,630 | $19.05 | 440 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $45,240 | $21.75 | 390 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,690 | $24.37 | 360 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $49,420 | $23.76 | 190 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $50,570 | $24.31 | 180 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $38,470 | $18.50 | 100 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,130 | $23.14 | 100 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $50,630 | $24.34 | 90 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $47,860 | $23.01 | 70 |
| Redding, CA | $59,760 | $28.73 | 60 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,870 | $17.73 | 60 |
| North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $48,890 | $23.50 | 60 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $40,490 | $19.47 | 50 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,510 | $18.51 | 50 |
| Chico, CA | $41,320 | $19.86 | 40 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $47,670 | $22.92 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Dietetic Technician pay in similar states
Colorado · $47,810 Minnesota · $47,610 Washington · $47,000 Arizona · $45,970 Hawaii · $43,580 Illinois · $42,550
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does a dietetic technician make in California?
Dietetic Technicians in California earned a median of $46,410 a year ($22.31 an hour) in May 2025, 23% more than the national median of $37,640. The middle half earned $38,340 to $52,270.
Where in California do dietetic technicians earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Redding, CA at $59,760.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.