Dietetic Technician salary
What dietetic technicians earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$37,640$18.09 per hour
Average pay$40,630$19.54 per hour
Middle half earn$33,880 – $45,750Top 10%: $54,020+
Jobs31,560Employed nationwide
Dietetic Technician salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $45,970 | $22.10 | 370 | 0.12 |
| Arkansas | $31,900 | $15.34 | 210 | 0.16 |
| California | $46,410 | $22.31 | 6,310 | 0.35 |
| Colorado | $47,810 | $22.99 | 230 | 0.08 |
| Connecticut | $42,040 | $20.21 | 330 | 0.19 |
| Delaware | $41,280 | $19.85 | 150 | 0.3 |
| Florida | $34,740 | $16.70 | 2,420 | 0.24 |
| Georgia | $34,240 | $16.46 | 490 | 0.1 |
| Hawaii | $43,580 | $20.95 | 130 | 0.2 |
| Idaho | $32,620 | $15.68 | 170 | 0.2 |
| Illinois | $42,550 | $20.46 | 590 | 0.1 |
| Indiana | $31,660 | $15.22 | 690 | 0.22 |
| Iowa | $35,220 | $16.93 | 350 | 0.22 |
| Kansas | $35,060 | $16.86 | 140 | 0.1 |
| Kentucky | $28,970 | $13.93 | 430 | 0.21 |
| Louisiana | $28,860 | $13.88 | 190 | 0.1 |
| Maine | $42,320 | $20.35 | 40 | 0.06 |
| Maryland | $33,710 | $16.21 | 1,670 | 0.61 |
| Massachusetts | $39,760 | $19.12 | 910 | 0.25 |
| Michigan | $36,420 | $17.51 | 3,060 | 0.7 |
| Minnesota | $47,610 | $22.89 | 170 | 0.06 |
| Mississippi | $28,690 | $13.79 | 120 | 0.1 |
| Missouri | $36,100 | $17.36 | 290 | 0.1 |
| Montana | $40,040 | $19.25 | 100 | 0.2 |
| Nebraska | $37,760 | $18.15 | 100 | 0.09 |
| Nevada | $37,630 | $18.09 | 370 | 0.24 |
| New Hampshire | $41,830 | $20.11 | 230 | 0.33 |
| New Jersey | $40,530 | $19.49 | 400 | 0.09 |
| New Mexico | $37,580 | $18.07 | 100 | 0.12 |
| New York | $50,420 | $24.24 | 1,580 | 0.16 |
| North Carolina | $31,010 | $14.91 | 1,300 | 0.26 |
| North Dakota | $35,890 | $17.25 | 90 | 0.2 |
| Ohio | $41,380 | $19.89 | 660 | 0.12 |
| Oklahoma | $38,840 | $18.67 | 130 | 0.08 |
| Oregon | $54,670 | $26.29 | 60 | 0.03 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,090 | $16.39 | 2,300 | 0.38 |
| Rhode Island | $39,400 | $18.94 | 50 | 0.1 |
| South Carolina | $36,770 | $17.68 | 450 | 0.19 |
| Tennessee | – | – | 230 | 0.07 |
| Texas | $30,280 | $14.56 | 1,360 | 0.1 |
| Utah | $40,580 | $19.51 | 890 | 0.51 |
| Virginia | $38,790 | $18.65 | 460 | 0.11 |
| Washington | $47,000 | $22.60 | 290 | 0.08 |
| West Virginia | $35,210 | $16.93 | 260 | 0.37 |
| Wisconsin | $38,750 | $18.63 | 410 | 0.14 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Redding, CA | $59,760 | 60 |
| Columbus, OH | $50,920 | 160 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,690 | 360 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $50,630 | 90 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $50,570 | 180 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,800 | 1,430 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $49,420 | 190 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $48,230 | 140 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $48,210 | 150 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,130 | 100 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $48,040 | 220 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $47,740 | 240 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $47,640 | 630 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $45,930 | 510 |
| New Haven, CT | $45,720 | 80 |
Metro areas with the most dietetic technicians
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 2,550 | $45,450 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,430 | $49,800 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 1,200 | $36,800 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 980 | $35,160 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 740 | $35,050 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 740 | $37,060 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | 730 | $36,420 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 720 | $40,130 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 630 | $47,640 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 510 | $45,930 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 490 | $31,340 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 450 | $43,560 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 440 | $41,250 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 440 | $39,630 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 390 | $45,240 |
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Questions
How much does a dietetic technician make?
The median pay for dietetic technicians in the U.S. was $37,640 a year ($18.09 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $33,880 and $45,750.
Which states pay dietetic technicians the most?
The highest pay was in Oregon ($54,670), New York ($50,420), Colorado ($47,810), Minnesota ($47,610), Washington ($47,000). The lowest was in Mississippi ($28,690), Louisiana ($28,860), Kentucky ($28,970).
How many dietetic technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 31,560 people were employed as dietetic technicians in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.