How much does a dietetic technician make in California?
$46,410a year
Median yearly pay for dietetic technicians in California. That is $22.31 an hour or $3,868 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.31
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 6,310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,810Median: $46,410Highest 10%: $64,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,810 | $17.70 | |
| 25th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $46,410 | $22.31 | |
| 75th | $52,270 | $25.13 | |
| 90th | $64,020 | $30.78 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Redding, CA | $59,760 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,690 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,630 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,570 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,420 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,130 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,640 |
| San Francisco, CA | $45,930 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $45,450 |
| Sacramento, CA | $45,240 |
| Chico, CA | $41,320 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $40,490 |
| San Diego, CA | $39,630 |
| Vallejo, CA | $38,510 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $38,470 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietetic technicians.
| 3. Colorado | $47,810 |
| 4. Minnesota | $47,610 |
| 5. Washington | $47,000 |
| 6. California | $46,410 |
| 7. Arizona | $45,970 |
| 8. Hawaii | $43,580 |
| 9. Illinois | $42,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietetic technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $22.31 ($46,410 a year).
Do dietetic technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $46,410 against $37,640 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for dietetic technician pay?
California ranks 6 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays dietetic technicians the most?
Redding, CA, with a median of $59,760 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.