Dietetic Technician Salary in Arkansas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Dietetic Technicians in Arkansas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Arkansas Median
$31,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-15% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#39 of 45
210 employed here

How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Arkansas?

Dietetic Technicians in Arkansas take home a median of $31,900 annually — roughly $15.34 an hour — which runs 15% below the national median of $37,640.

Within Arkansas, entry-level pay starts around $27,040 while the top 10% make $41,090 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $29,160 and $34,160 a year.

Dietetic Technician salary range in Arkansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,040$13.00
25th percentile (early career)$29,160$14.02
50th percentile (median)$31,900$15.34
75th percentile (experienced)$34,160$16.42
90th percentile (top earners)$41,090$19.75

How Arkansas compares

Arkansas ranks 39th out of 45 states and territories for Dietetic Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$54,670
2New York$50,420
3Colorado$47,810
4Minnesota$47,610
5Washington$47,000

Working as a Dietetic Technician in Arkansas

Nationally, about 32,000 people work as Dietetic Technicians in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Arkansas pay ($31,900) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Arkansas?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Arkansas is $31,900 per year, or about $15.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,040 at the entry level to $41,090 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arkansas pay compare to the national average?
Arkansas pays Dietetic Technicians about 15% less than the national median of $37,640. Arkansas ranks 39th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arkansas a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,900 a year. About 210 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Arkansas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arkansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Arkansas include Dermatologist ($422,060), Neurologist ($317,880), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($262,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.