Dietetic Technician Salary in Louisiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$28,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.88
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-23% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#44 of 45
190 employed here

How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Louisiana?

A Dietetic Technician working in Louisiana earns a median salary of $28,860 per year, or about $13.88 per hour. That is 23% below the national median of $37,640 for this occupation.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $20,800 while the top 10% make $36,590 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $25,530 and $31,200 a year.

Dietetic Technician salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$20,800$10.00
25th percentile (early career)$25,530$12.27
50th percentile (median)$28,860$13.88
75th percentile (experienced)$31,200$15.00
90th percentile (top earners)$36,590$17.59

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 44th 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 Louisiana

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 Louisiana pay ($28,860) 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 Louisiana?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Louisiana is $28,860 per year, or about $13.88 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $20,800 at the entry level to $36,590 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Dietetic Technicians about 23% less than the national median of $37,640. Louisiana ranks 44th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $28,860 a year. About 190 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), 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.