Dietetic Technicians pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,940 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in Syracuse earn between $43,170 and $50,780.
- $35K10th
- $43K25th
- $50KMedian
- $51K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,120 | $4,093 | $23.62 |
| Median | $50,120 | $4,177 | $24.10 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,170 | $3,598 | $20.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,780 | $4,232 | $24.41 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in Syracuse earn about the same as the New York average ($50,390) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is +33% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $49,120 | $50,120 | $35,490 | $61,940 | 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 Syracuse
On the average salary of $49,120, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $39,551 a year, or $3,296 a month and $1,521 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 Syracuse a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $49,120 buys what about $51,305 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 3rd of 6 New York metro areas for this job; Albany pays the most ($54,710).
- 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 Syracuse: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in Syracuse?
$23.62 an hour on average, and $24.10 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $39,551 a year ($3,296 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,120. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do dietetic technicians earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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