Dietetic Technicians pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for dietetic technicians is $18.09 an hour ($37,640 a year). About 31,560 people work in this job there.

$18.09Median hourly pay
$33,880–$45,750Middle half of workers, yearly
31,560People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for dietetic technicians in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.29$29,720
25% of workers$16.29$33,880
Half of workers (median)$18.09$37,640
75% of workers$22.00$45,750
90% of workers$25.97$54,020

Best-paying states for dietetic technicians

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Oregon$54,67060
New York$50,4201,580
Colorado$47,810230
Minnesota$47,610170
Washington$47,000290
California$46,4106,310
Arizona$45,970370
Hawaii$43,580130
Illinois$42,550590
Maine$42,32040

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for dietetic technicians

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 4,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$97,550
Nursing Assistants$42,260
Medical Assistants$45,690
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64,400
Psychiatric Technicians$45,130
Dietitians and Nutritionists$76,400
Health Education Specialists$64,070
Community Health Workers$51,850

Other job titles for this job

Certified Dietary ManagerChild Nutrition AssistantClinical Dietetic TechnicianCook Chill TechnicianDiet AssistantDiet ClerkDiet TechDiet Technician RegisteredDTRDietary AssistantDietary TechnicianDietary Tech

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.