How much does a dietetic technician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for dietetic technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $17.82 an hour or $3,088 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.82
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $35,930 | $17.27 | |
| Median | $37,060 | $17.82 | |
| 75th | $41,330 | $19.87 | |
| 90th | $50,470 | $24.26 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for dietetic technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietetic technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $17.82 ($37,060 a year).
Do dietetic technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
No: $37,060 against $37,640 nationally, 2% less.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $40,810, so Washington pays 9% less.
Where does Washington rank for dietetic technician pay?
62 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietetic technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,470 or more.
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.