SOC 29-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dietetic Technicians — Oxnard
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA · 10 metro areas compared
In Oxnard, CA the median wage for Dietetic Technicians reaches $50,570 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Oxnard, CA the median wage for Dietetic Technicians reaches $50,570 a year. That is 34.4% more than the national median of $37,640. Pay ranges from under $36,510 at the tenth percentile to more than $60,940 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $48,090 to $59,360.
The area has 180 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.68 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Redding records the highest median at $59,760. Of the 489 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 328th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,510 | −3.0% |
| 25th | $48,090 | +27.8% |
| Median (50th) | $50,570 | +34.4% |
| 75th | $59,360 | +57.7% |
| 90th | $60,940 | +61.9% |
| Mean | $51,150 | +35.9% |
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 | Stockton | $49,420 | 190 | |
| 5 | Modesto | $48,130 | 100 | |
| 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 Oxnard run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $50,570 buys what $45,682 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$50,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,682US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $50,570 a year, 34.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,510 to $60,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 180 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 Oxnard, CA?
The median annual wage is $50,570, or $24.31 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 Oxnard, CA is 34.4% 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 Oxnard, CA earns more than $60,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,510 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 180 jobs in this occupation in Oxnard, 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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