Dietetic Technician Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$34,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.70
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#34 of 45
2,420 employed here

How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Florida?

A Dietetic Technician working in Florida earns a median salary of $34,740 per year, or about $16.70 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $37,640 for this occupation.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $31,500 while the top 10% make $39,540 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,280 and $37,120 a year.

Dietetic Technician salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,500$15.14
25th percentile (early career)$33,280$16.00
50th percentile (median)$34,740$16.70
75th percentile (experienced)$37,120$17.85
90th percentile (top earners)$39,540$19.01

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 34th 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($34,740) 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 Florida?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Florida is $34,740 per year, or about $16.70 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,500 at the entry level to $39,540 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Dietetic Technicians about 8% less than the national median of $37,640. Florida ranks 34th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $34,740 a year. About 2,420 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.