Dietetic technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level dietetic technician earnings begin at:
$24.51 per hour
$50,980 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level dietetic technician earnings begin at:
$23.44 per hour
$48,760 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level dietetic technician earnings begin at:
$21.66 per hour
$45,060 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level dietetic technician earnings begin at:
$19.88 per hour
$41,360 per year
10th percentile
Starting level dietetic technician earnings begin at:
$16.72 per hour
$34,770 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Dietetic technician salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $45,060 |
| Rhode Island | $43,150 |
| New York | $41,880 |
| Alaska | $41,060 |
| Indiana | $38,820 |
| Washington | $36,250 |
| Minnesota | $35,450 |
| Nevada | $33,910 |
| Maryland | $33,440 |
| New Jersey | $33,410 |
| Massachusetts | $32,440 |
| Delaware | $32,320 |
| Hawaii | $32,150 |
| Virginia | $31,810 |
| Kentucky | $31,740 |
| California | $31,600 |
| Alabama | $31,070 |
| Wisconsin | $30,320 |
| Nebraska | $30,240 |
| Maine | $30,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,090 |
| Connecticut | $29,050 |
| Vermont | $28,910 |
| New Hampshire | $28,710 |
| North Dakota | $28,030 |
| Arizona | $28,020 |
| North Carolina | $27,970 |
| District of Columbia | $27,880 |
| Florida | $26,900 |
| Ohio | $26,390 |
| Kansas | $26,360 |
| Idaho | $25,900 |
| Colorado | $25,770 |
| Illinois | $25,193 |
| Iowa | $25,150 |
| Montana | $25,100 |
| Arkansas | $24,920 |
| Michigan | $24,690 |
| Utah | $24,440 |
| Mississippi | $24,130 |
| Georgia | $24,120 |
| Tennessee | $23,870 |
| Texas | $23,780 |
| West Virginia | $23,670 |
| South Carolina | $23,220 |
| Oklahoma | $23,010 |
| Louisiana | $22,610 |
| Missouri | $21,190 |
| New Mexico | $20,680 |
| Puerto Rico | $20,460 |
How do dietetic technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Dietetic technicians earn about the same as related careers in Oregon. On average, they make less than food science technologists but more than restaurant cooks.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Food science technologist salary | $62K |
| Restaurant manager salary | $49K |
| Culinary chef salary | $47K |
| Dietetic technician salary | $45K |
| Brewmaster salary | $37K |
| Butcher salary | $35K |
| Baker salary | $29K |
| Restaurant cook salary | $29K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)