Dietetic Technician Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$31,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.22
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#40 of 45
690 employed here

How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Indiana?

A Dietetic Technician working in Indiana earns a median salary of $31,660 per year, or about $15.22 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $37,640 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $27,570 while the top 10% make $45,820 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,370 and $35,600 a year.

Dietetic Technician salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$27,570$13.25
25th percentile (early career)$28,370$13.64
50th percentile (median)$31,660$15.22
75th percentile (experienced)$35,600$17.12
90th percentile (top earners)$45,820$22.03

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 40th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($31,660) 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 Indiana?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Indiana is $31,660 per year, or about $15.22 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $27,570 at the entry level to $45,820 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Dietetic Technicians about 16% less than the national median of $37,640. Indiana ranks 40th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $31,660 a year. About 690 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.