Wisconsin Median
$38,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+3% vs US median
US median $37,640
State Rank
#23 of 45
410 employed here
How much does a Dietetic Technician make in Wisconsin?
Dietetic Technicians in Wisconsin take home a median of $38,750 annually — roughly $18.63 an hour — which runs 3% above the national median of $37,640.
Within Wisconsin, entry-level pay starts around $33,640 while the top 10% make $45,770 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,310 and $44,090 a year.
Dietetic Technician salary range in Wisconsin
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $33,640 | $16.17 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $37,310 | $17.94 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $38,750 | $18.63 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $44,090 | $21.20 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $45,770 | $22.00 |
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How Wisconsin compares
Wisconsin ranks 23rd 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 $39,760Rhode Island $39,400Oklahoma $38,840Virginia $38,790Nebraska $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 Wisconsin
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 Wisconsin pay ($38,750) 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 Wisconsin?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in Wisconsin is $38,750 per year, or about $18.63 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,640 at the entry level to $45,770 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Wisconsin pay compare to the national average?
Wisconsin pays Dietetic Technicians about 3% more than the national median of $37,640. Wisconsin ranks 23rd out of 45 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Wisconsin a good state for Dietetic Technicians?
Yes on pay — Wisconsin pays above the national median for this occupation, at $38,750 a year. About 410 Dietetic Technicians are employed in Wisconsin. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wisconsin?
The highest-paying occupations in Wisconsin include Cardiologist ($636,580), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($572,060), Anesthesiologist ($443,990), 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.