The average salary for a dietetic technician in the United States is $38,440, but the range typically falls between $31,420 and $43,090. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $18.48, with a range between $15.11 and $20.71.
There are approximately 24,240 people employed as a dietetic technician in the United States. With California, Michigan, Texas employing the highest number of dietetic technicians.The state with the best pay for a dietetic technician is Oregon, with an average annual salary of $51,090, while North Carolina has the lowest average annual salary of $27,990.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,670 | $13.3 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,420 | $15.11 |
| Median | $36,520 | $17.56 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,090 | $20.71 |
| 90th Percentile | $50,790 | $24.42 |
The salary of a dietetic technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a dietetic technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for dietetic technicians are Oregon, New York, Washington, Colorado, Minnesota while the worst states are North Carolina, Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi, Idaho.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $30,670 | $41,040 | $55,850 |
| Alaska | $28,950 | $43,800 | $67,900 |
| Arizona | $31,070 | $38,990 | $47,490 |
| Arkansas | $30,760 | $35,950 | $42,100 |
| California | $34,720 | $44,900 | $62,020 |
| Colorado | $32,950 | $48,040 | $51,620 |
| Connecticut | $31,290 | $38,340 | $48,320 |
| Delaware | $36,230 | $40,800 | $46,330 |
| District of Columbia | $33,490 | $47,110 | $66,540 |
| Florida | $26,940 | $35,740 | $46,510 |
| Georgia | $27,600 | $43,960 | $78,460 |
| Hawaii | $29,470 | $42,430 | $58,830 |
| Idaho | $27,710 | $32,130 | $39,100 |
| Illinois | $33,550 | $40,030 | $45,120 |
| Indiana | $26,270 | $35,320 | $42,540 |
| Iowa | $22,970 | $33,060 | $37,780 |
| Kansas | $31,210 | $36,900 | $49,090 |
| Kentucky | $24,780 | $32,130 | $39,260 |
| Louisiana | $25,760 | $33,370 | $38,830 |
| Maine | $38,980 | $43,530 | $52,900 |
| Maryland | $31,250 | $36,860 | $44,310 |
| Massachusetts | $34,520 | $42,000 | $53,330 |
| Michigan | $28,230 | $34,470 | $38,940 |
| Minnesota | $39,760 | $46,770 | $57,030 |
| Mississippi | $21,580 | $30,330 | $36,570 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $32,400 | $38,360 |
| Nebraska | $31,050 | $36,590 | $40,240 |
| Nevada | $28,340 | $34,980 | $41,120 |
| New Hampshire | $26,110 | $39,130 | $48,590 |
| New Jersey | $29,390 | $37,860 | $46,610 |
| New Mexico | $29,480 | $33,670 | $37,990 |
| New York | $36,960 | $47,710 | $61,380 |
| North Carolina | $22,130 | $27,990 | $36,920 |
| Ohio | $27,870 | $39,020 | $52,340 |
| Oklahoma | $24,600 | $33,710 | $40,250 |
| Oregon | $45,840 | $51,090 | $57,560 |
| Pennsylvania | $28,310 | $35,200 | $45,250 |
| Rhode Island | $36,290 | $40,800 | $46,050 |
| South Carolina | $23,500 | $30,650 | $36,060 |
| Tennessee | $20,730 | $34,960 | $46,580 |
| Texas | $22,620 | $30,700 | $37,420 |
| Utah | $28,920 | $37,650 | $46,450 |
| Vermont | $28,940 | $40,960 | $51,570 |
| Virginia | $28,380 | $37,840 | $49,750 |
| Washington | $40,890 | $51,050 | $71,230 |
| West Virginia | $24,510 | $32,790 | $41,490 |
| Wisconsin | $29,610 | $36,180 | $43,080 |
Even between cities, the salary of a dietetic technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for dietetic technicians is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $53,070.The city with the lowest average salary for dietetic technicians is West Tennessee nonmetropolitan area, TN with an average salary of $21,790.
Areas with highest average salaries for dietetic technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for dietetic technicians
The number of dietetic technicians in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of dietetic technicians has decreased by -2,190. On average, the number of dietetic technicians has been increasing by -2.1% each year. The salary of dietetic technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of dietetic technicians has increased by $5,520. On average, the salary of dietetic technicians has been increasing by 4.2% each year.
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