Dietetic Technician Salary in Montana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Montana Median
$40,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.25
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#18 of 45
100 employed here

How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Montana?

Dietetic Technicians in Montana take home a median of $40,040 annually — roughly $19.25 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $37,640.

Within Montana, entry-level pay starts around $37,060 while the top 10% make $47,790 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,040 and $47,790 a year.

Dietetic Technician salary range in Montana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$37,060$17.82
25th percentile (early career)$40,040$19.25
50th percentile (median)$40,040$19.25
75th percentile (experienced)$47,790$22.98
90th percentile (top earners)$47,790$22.98

How Montana compares

Montana ranks 18th 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 Montana

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 Montana pay ($40,040) 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 Montana?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Montana is $40,040 per year, or about $19.25 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $37,060 at the entry level to $47,790 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Montana pay compare to the national average?
Montana pays Dietetic Technicians about 6% more than the national median of $37,640. Montana ranks 18th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Montana a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Montana pays above the national median for this occupation, at $40,040 a year. About 100 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Montana. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Montana?
The highest-paying occupations in Montana include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($560,820), Physician, All Other ($438,850), Radiologist ($360,330), 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.