📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Dietetic Technician Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · Medium Demand

Average
$33,668
per year
Median
$31,749
per year
Hourly
$16.19
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$24,219
25th Percentile — Junior$29,854
50th Percentile — Median$31,749
75th Percentile — Senior$42,533
90th Percentile — Top Earners$46,907
💡 Top-earning Dietetic Technicians in Texas make up to $46,907 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$29.8k
2021
$30.5k
2022
$31.3k
2023
$32.0k
2024
$32.8k
2025
$33.7k
2026
📈 Dietetic Technician salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 2.5% annual growth. The strong presence in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Dietetic Technician Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $32,658 -3.0% Medium
San Antonio $30,301 -10.0% Medium
Dallas $33,331 -1.0% Medium
Austin $36,361 +8.0% Medium
Fort Worth $32,321 -4.0% Medium
El Paso $27,608 -18.0% Medium
Arlington $32,658 -3.0% Medium
Corpus Christi $29,291 -13.0% Medium
Plano $34,341 +2.0% Medium
Laredo $26,934 -20.0% Medium
Lubbock $27,608 -18.0% Medium
Garland $31,985 -5.0% Medium
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Dietetic Technician Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Dietetic Technicians. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $33,668 per year, Texas's Dietetic Technician salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $24,219–$29,854, while experienced Dietetic Technicians can command $42,533–$46,907.

Looking ahead, the Dietetic Technician profession in Texas is projected to grow at 2.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy 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 Texas is $33,668 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $35,440.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Dietetic Technicians the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Dietetic Technician employment.
  • At $33,668/year, Texas Dietetic Technician salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $35,440/year.