Dietetic Technician Salary
Dietetic Technicians earn a median $37,640 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
What dietetic technicians do
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 education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 4,200
Employment of dietetic technicians is projected to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 4,200 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Dietetic Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$2,337
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,334
- Medicare (1.45%)$546
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$32,424
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,720 | $14.29 | $26,060 |
| 25th percentile | $33,880 | $16.29 | $29,403 |
| Median (50th) | $37,640 | $18.10 | $32,424 |
| 75th percentile | $45,750 | $22.00 | $38,940 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $54,020 | $25.97 | $45,585 |
Best cities for dietetic technicians (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $45,450 | $37,301 | $32,845 | 2,550 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $45,450
Dietetic Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $54,670 | +3.5% | $42,153 | $43,580 – $61,990 | 60 |
| New York | $50,420 | +4.5% | $40,567 | $35,620 – $64,950 | 1,580 |
| Colorado | $47,810 | +7.0% | $39,200 | $37,330 – $55,160 | 230 |
| Minnesota | $47,610 | +4.8% | $38,706 | $42,900 – $63,670 | 170 |
| Washington | $47,000 | +3.7% | $39,945 | $41,820 – $62,030 | 290 |
| California | $46,410 | +6.8% | $38,021 | $36,810 – $64,020 | 6,310 |
| Arizona | $45,970 | +10.1% | $38,176 | $37,360 – $58,900 | 370 |
| Hawaii | $43,580 | +2.5% | $35,375 | $34,820 – $53,460 | 130 |
| Illinois | $42,550 | +2.7% | $34,407 | $36,490 – $49,840 | 590 |
| Maine | $42,320 | −1.1% | $34,509 | $39,260 – $50,820 | 40 |
| Connecticut | $42,040 | +13.2% | $34,992 | $35,690 – $53,770 | 330 |
| New Hampshire | $41,830 | −11.8% | $35,790 | $34,890 – $50,360 | 230 |
| Ohio | $41,380 | +5.3% | $35,073 | $31,570 – $58,170 | 660 |
| Delaware | $41,280 | +3.6% | $33,734 | $33,280 – $49,880 | 150 |
| District of Columbia | $40,810 | −11.5% | $33,688 | $38,580 – $52,670 | 190 |
| Utah | $40,580 | +3.6% | $33,926 | $34,340 – $50,000 | 890 |
| New Jersey | $40,530 | +7.1% | $34,045 | $36,640 – $57,980 | 400 |
| Montana | $40,040 | — | $33,227 | $37,060 – $47,790 | 100 |
| Massachusetts | $39,760 | +1.5% | $32,359 | $37,210 – $54,820 | 910 |
| Rhode Island | $39,400 | −3.7% | $32,977 | $35,930 – $48,670 | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $38,840 | +2.8% | $32,186 | $30,490 – $44,020 | 130 |
| Virginia | $38,790 | +0.6% | $31,931 | $27,870 – $47,530 | 460 |
| Wisconsin | $38,750 | +5.3% | $32,392 | $33,640 – $45,770 | 410 |
| Nebraska | $37,760 | +2.7% | $31,682 | $36,170 – $47,090 | 100 |
| Nevada | $37,630 | +3.7% | $32,416 | $32,390 – $48,340 | 370 |
| New Mexico | $37,580 | +8.4% | $31,727 | $35,820 – $43,030 | 100 |
| South Carolina | $36,770 | +21.4% | $30,676 | $27,630 – $39,080 | 450 |
| Michigan | $36,420 | +3.1% | $30,146 | $30,730 – $39,680 | 3,060 |
| Missouri | $36,100 | +3.0% | $30,427 | $29,560 – $43,510 | 290 |
| North Dakota | $35,890 | — | $31,018 | $28,110 – $38,900 | 90 |
| Iowa | $35,220 | +3.6% | $29,793 | $25,760 – $40,660 | 350 |
| West Virginia | $35,210 | +5.6% | $29,532 | $26,450 – $37,100 | 260 |
| Kansas | $35,060 | +0.5% | $29,191 | $32,600 – $43,060 | 140 |
| Florida | $34,740 | +0.9% | $30,094 | $31,500 – $39,540 | 2,420 |
| Georgia | $34,240 | +17.7% | $28,538 | $24,810 – $62,870 | 490 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,090 | −1.9% | $28,525 | $29,810 – $45,360 | 2,300 |
| Maryland | $33,710 | −2.3% | $28,028 | $32,290 – $43,070 | 1,670 |
| Idaho | $32,620 | +6.3% | $27,770 | $28,960 – $50,450 | 170 |
| Arkansas | $31,900 | −3.2% | $26,780 | $27,040 – $41,090 | 210 |
| Indiana | $31,660 | +0.1% | $26,714 | $27,570 – $45,820 | 690 |
| North Carolina | $31,010 | +5.0% | $26,368 | $25,340 – $41,260 | 1,300 |
| Texas | $30,280 | +6.9% | $26,510 | $23,940 – $47,800 | 1,360 |
| Kentucky | $28,970 | +3.8% | $24,561 | $22,580 – $38,250 | 430 |
| Louisiana | $28,860 | +0.4% | $24,889 | $20,800 – $36,590 | 190 |
| Mississippi | $28,690 | +1.2% | $24,817 | $22,990 – $37,790 | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietetic technician make?
The national median salary for dietetic technicians is $37,640 a year ($18.10 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,720 and the top 10% earn over $54,020. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays dietetic technicians the most?
Oregon has the highest median pay at $54,670. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many dietetic technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 31,560 people work as dietetic technicians nationwide.