Kentucky Median
$28,970
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#43 of 45
430 employed here
How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Kentucky?
Dietetic Technicians in Kentucky take home a median of $28,970 annually — roughly $13.93 an hour — which runs 23% below the national median of $37,640.
Within Kentucky, entry-level pay starts around $22,580 while the top 10% make $38,250 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $24,350 and $31,590 a year.
Dietetic Technician salary range in Kentucky
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $22,580 | $10.86 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $24,350 | $11.71 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $28,970 | $13.93 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $31,590 | $15.19 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $38,250 | $18.39 |
|
How Kentucky compares
Kentucky ranks 43rd 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 $43,580Illinois $42,550Maine $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 $30,280Louisiana $28,860Mississippi $28,690
Working as a Dietetic Technician in Kentucky
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 Kentucky pay ($28,970) 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 Kentucky?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Kentucky is $28,970 per year, or about $13.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,580 at the entry level to $38,250 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kentucky pay compare to the national average?
Kentucky pays Dietetic Technicians about 23% less than the national median of $37,640. Kentucky ranks 43rd out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kentucky a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $28,970 a year. About 430 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky?
The highest-paying occupations in Kentucky include Cardiologist ($558,180), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($350,950), Anesthesiologist ($347,960), 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.