Dietetic Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for dietetic technicians in the U.S. is $37,640 ($18.09 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $37,640
- Mean annual wage
- $40,630
- Median hourly wage
- $18.09
- Employment
- 31,560
31,560 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,720 | $14.29 |
| 25th percentile | $33,880 | $16.29 |
| Median (50th) | $37,640 | $18.09 |
| 75th percentile | $45,750 | $22.00 |
| 90th percentile | $54,020 | $25.97 |
Highest-paying states for dietetic technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $54,670 | 60 |
| New York | $50,420 | 1,580 |
| Colorado | $47,810 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $47,610 | 170 |
| Washington | $47,000 | 290 |
| California | $46,410 | 6,310 |
| Arizona | $45,970 | 370 |
| Hawaii | $43,580 | 130 |
| Illinois | $42,550 | 590 |
| Maine | $42,320 | 40 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $28,690 median annual wage
- Louisiana: $28,860 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $28,970 median annual wage
- Texas: $30,280 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $31,010 median annual wage
About this occupation
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
Typical tasks
- Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
- Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
- Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
- Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
- Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 10.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 39.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.0% |
| Associate's degree | 10.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.2% |
| Master's degree | 3.7% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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