Illinois Median
$42,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.46
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+13% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#9 of 45
590 employed here
How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Illinois?
Dietetic Technicians in Illinois take home a median of $42,550 annually — roughly $20.46 an hour — which runs 13% above the national median of $37,640.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $36,490 while the top 10% make $49,840 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,950 and $45,860 a year.
Dietetic Technician salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,490 | $17.54 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $36,950 | $17.76 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $42,550 | $20.46 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $45,860 | $22.05 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $49,840 | $23.96 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 9th out of 45 states and territories for Dietetic Technician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Dietetic Technician salary in other states
Oregon $54,670New York $50,420Colorado $47,810Minnesota $47,610Washington $47,000California $46,410Arizona $45,970Hawaii $43,580Maine $42,320Connecticut $42,040New Hampshire $41,830Ohio $41,380Delaware $41,280District of Columbia $40,810Utah $40,580New Jersey $40,530Montana $40,040Massachusetts $39,760Rhode Island $39,400Oklahoma $38,840Virginia $38,790Wisconsin $38,750Nebraska $37,760Nevada $37,630New Mexico $37,580South Carolina $36,770Michigan $36,420Missouri $36,100North Dakota $35,890Iowa $35,220West Virginia $35,210Kansas $35,060Florida $34,740Georgia $34,240Pennsylvania $34,090Maryland $33,710Idaho $32,620Arkansas $31,900Indiana $31,660North Carolina $31,010Texas $30,280Kentucky $28,970Louisiana $28,860Mississippi $28,690
Working as a Dietetic Technician in Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($42,550) 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 Illinois?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Illinois is $42,550 per year, or about $20.46 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,490 at the entry level to $49,840 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Dietetic Technicians about 13% more than the national median of $37,640. Illinois ranks 9th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $42,550 a year. About 590 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.