Median Salary
$37,640
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$18.10
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$54,020
entry level starts ~$29,720
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 32,000 employed
How much does a Dietetic Technician make?
Dietetic Technicians in the United States bring home a median salary of $37,640 a year, or around $18.10 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $29,720, while the top 10% earn $54,020.
That is $23,750 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Dietetic Technician salary range by percentile
Half of all Dietetic Technicians earn between $33,880 and $45,750 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,720 | $14.29 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $33,880 | $16.29 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $37,640 | $18.10 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $45,750 | $22.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $54,020 | $25.97 |
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Highest-paying states for Dietetic Technician
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Oregon leads the country for Dietetic Technician pay at $54,670 a year, followed by New York ($50,420) and Colorado ($47,810). At the other end, Mississippi posts the lowest median at $28,690 — a gap of $25,980 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Dietetic Technician salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 45 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
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 $38,790Wisconsin $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
Workforce and education
About 32,000 people work as Dietetic Technicians in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $40,630 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Dietetic Technician make in the United States?
The median Dietetic Technician salary in the United States is $37,640 per year, or about $18.10 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $29,720, while the top 10% of earners make $54,020 or more.
How does Dietetic Technician pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Dietetic Technician median of $37,640 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Dietetic Technicians the most?
Oregon is the highest-paying state for Dietetic Technicians, with a median salary of $54,670 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Dietetic Technician?
Becoming a Dietetic Technician typically requires about 4 years of college. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
How many Dietetic Technicians work in the United States?
About 32,000 people were employed as Dietetic Technicians in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.