Dietetic Technician Salary in Ohio (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Ohio Median
$41,380
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.89
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+10% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#13 of 45
660 employed here

How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Ohio?

Dietetic Technicians in Ohio take home a median of $41,380 annually — roughly $19.89 an hour — which runs 10% above the national median of $37,640.

Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $31,570 while the top 10% make $58,170 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,560 and $51,740 a year.

Dietetic Technician salary range in Ohio

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$31,570$15.18
25th percentile (early career)$36,560$17.58
50th percentile (median)$41,380$19.89
75th percentile (experienced)$51,740$24.88
90th percentile (top earners)$58,170$27.97

How Ohio compares

Ohio ranks 13th 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 Ohio

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 Ohio pay ($41,380) 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 Ohio?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Ohio is $41,380 per year, or about $19.89 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,570 at the entry level to $58,170 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Dietetic Technicians about 10% more than the national median of $37,640. Ohio ranks 13th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Ohio pays above the national median for this occupation, at $41,380 a year. About 660 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Ohio. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.