Dietetic Technicians pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,930 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in Albany earn between $48,710 and $56,420.
- $39K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $56K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $54,710 | $4,559 | $26.30 |
| Median | $48,780 | $4,065 | $23.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,710 | $4,059 | $23.42 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,420 | $4,702 | $27.12 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in Albany earn 9% more than the New York average ($50,390) and 35% more than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $54,710 | $48,780 | $39,320 | $60,930 | 30 |
| New York | $50,390 | $50,420 | $35,620 | $64,950 | 1,580 |
| United States | $40,630 | $37,640 | $29,720 | $54,020 | 31,560 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dietetic Technicians salary after taxes in Albany
On the average salary of $54,710, a single filer in Albany takes home about $43,735 a year, or $3,645 a month and $1,682 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $54,710 buys what about $54,948 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 6.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 1st of 6 New York metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Albany$54,710
- New York$50,390
- Syracuse$49,120
- Rochester$46,400
- Buffalo$43,980
- Kiryas Joel$43,160
Highest-paying cities for dietetic technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,970).
- San Jose, CA$57,970
- Portland, OR$57,790
- Tucson, AZ$57,640
- Albany, NY$54,710
- San Francisco, CA$53,540
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Dietetic Technicians salary in Albany: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in Albany?
$26.30 an hour on average, and $23.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in Albany?
About $43,735 a year ($3,645 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $54,710. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do dietetic technicians earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 35% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,630).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2051; area Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 11.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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