📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Dietetic Technician Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$50,325
per year
Median
$47,456
per year
Hourly
$24.19
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$36,200
25th Percentile — Junior$44,623
50th Percentile — Median$47,456
75th Percentile — Senior$63,576
90th Percentile — Top Earners$70,114
💡 Top-earning Dietetic Technicians in California make up to $70,114 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$44.5k
2021
$45.6k
2022
$46.7k
2023
$47.9k
2024
$49.1k
2025
$50.3k
2026
📈 Dietetic Technician salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Dietetic Technician Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $78,004 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $74,481 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $86,559 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $93,101 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $54,351 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $61,396 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $72,971 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $54,351 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $71,462 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $70,455 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $64,416 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $59,384 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $78,004 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $59,384 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $56,364 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $61,396 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $57,874 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $74,481 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $80,520 +60.0% Medium
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Dietetic Technician Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for Dietetic Technicians. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $50,325 per year, California's Dietetic Technician salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $36,200–$44,623, while experienced Dietetic Technicians can command $63,576–$70,114.

Looking ahead, the Dietetic Technician profession in California is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Dietetic Technician salary in California is $50,325 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $35,440.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay Dietetic Technicians the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for Dietetic Technician employment.
  • At $50,325/year, California Dietetic Technician salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $35,440/year.