SOC 29-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dietetic Technicians — Modesto
Modesto, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Modesto, CA the median wage for Dietetic Technicians reaches $48,130 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Modesto, CA the median wage for Dietetic Technicians reaches $48,130 a year. That is 27.9% more than the national median of $37,640. Pay ranges from under $36,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,950 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,990 to $51,400.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Redding records the highest median at $59,760. Of the 398 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 288th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | −2.5% |
| 25th | $37,990 | +0.9% |
| Median (50th) | $48,130 | +27.9% |
| 75th | $51,400 | +36.6% |
| 90th | $61,950 | +64.6% |
| Mean | $47,080 | +25.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redding | $59,760 | 60 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $50,690 | 360 | |
| 3 | Santa Rosa | $50,630 | 90 | |
| 4 | Oxnard | $50,570 | 180 | |
| 5 | Stockton | $49,420 | 190 | |
| 6 | Riverside | $47,640 | 630 | |
| 7 | San Francisco | $45,930 | 510 | |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $45,450 | 2,550 | |
| 9 | Sacramento | $45,240 | 390 | |
| 10 | Chico | $41,320 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Modesto run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $48,130 buys what $43,478 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,478US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,130 a year, 27.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,690 to $61,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Redding, at $59,760.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dietetic Technicians in Modesto, CA?
The median annual wage is $48,130, or $23.14 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,640, so pay in Modesto, CA is 27.9% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Modesto, CA earns more than $61,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,690 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Redding, at $59,760 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Modesto, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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