Rhode Island Median
$39,400
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.94
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#20 of 45
50 employed here
How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Rhode Island?
Dietetic Technicians in Rhode Island take home a median of $39,400 annually — roughly $18.94 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $37,640.
Within Rhode Island, entry-level pay starts around $35,930 while the top 10% make $48,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,950 and $44,150 a year.
Dietetic Technician salary range in Rhode Island
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,930 | $17.27 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,950 | $17.28 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $39,400 | $18.94 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,150 | $21.23 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $48,670 | $23.40 |
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How Rhode Island compares
Rhode Island ranks 20th 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 $39,760Oklahoma $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 $30,280Kentucky $28,970Louisiana $28,860Mississippi $28,690
Working as a Dietetic Technician in Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island pay ($39,400) 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 Rhode Island?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Rhode Island is $39,400 per year, or about $18.94 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,930 at the entry level to $48,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Rhode Island pay compare to the national average?
Rhode Island pays Dietetic Technicians about 5% more than the national median of $37,640. Rhode Island ranks 20th out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Rhode Island a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Rhode Island pays above the national median for this occupation, at $39,400 a year. About 50 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Rhode Island. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Rhode Island?
The highest-paying occupations in Rhode Island include Emergency Medicine Physician ($512,730), Family Medicine Physician ($467,160), Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($450,370), 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.