Dietetic Technician Salary in Mississippi (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Mississippi Median
$28,690
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.79
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-24% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#45 of 45
120 employed here

How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Mississippi?

A Dietetic Technician working in Mississippi earns a median salary of $28,690 per year, or about $13.79 per hour. That is 24% below the national median of $37,640 for this occupation.

Within Mississippi, entry-level pay starts around $22,990 while the top 10% make $37,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $23,950 and $35,740 a year.

Dietetic Technician salary range in Mississippi

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,990$11.05
25th percentile (early career)$23,950$11.51
50th percentile (median)$28,690$13.79
75th percentile (experienced)$35,740$17.18
90th percentile (top earners)$37,790$18.17

How Mississippi compares

Mississippi ranks 45th 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 Mississippi

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 Mississippi pay ($28,690) 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 Mississippi?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Mississippi is $28,690 per year, or about $13.79 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,990 at the entry level to $37,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Mississippi pay compare to the national average?
Mississippi pays Dietetic Technicians about 24% less than the national median of $37,640. Mississippi ranks 45th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Mississippi a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $28,690 a year. About 120 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Mississippi. 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 Mississippi?
The highest-paying occupations in Mississippi include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($544,130), General Internal Medicine Physician ($325,610), Physician, Pathologists ($261,570), 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.