How much does a dietetic technician make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $18.10 an hour or $3,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.10
- Average (mean)
- $40,630
- Jobs
- 31,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,720 | $14.29 | |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| 75th | $45,750 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $54,020 | $25.97 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $54,670 |
| New York | $50,420 |
| Colorado | $47,810 |
| Minnesota | $47,610 |
| Washington | $47,000 |
| California | $46,410 |
| Arizona | $45,970 |
| Hawaii | $43,580 |
| Illinois | $42,550 |
| Maine | $42,320 |
| Connecticut | $42,040 |
| New Hampshire | $41,830 |
| Ohio | $41,380 |
| Delaware | $41,280 |
| District of Columbia | $40,810 |
| Utah | $40,580 |
| New Jersey | $40,530 |
| Montana | $40,040 |
| Massachusetts | $39,760 |
| Rhode Island | $39,400 |
| Oklahoma | $38,840 |
| Virginia | $38,790 |
| Wisconsin | $38,750 |
| Nebraska | $37,760 |
| Nevada | $37,630 |
| New Mexico | $37,580 |
| South Carolina | $36,770 |
| Michigan | $36,420 |
| Missouri | $36,100 |
| North Dakota | $35,890 |
| Iowa | $35,220 |
| West Virginia | $35,210 |
| Kansas | $35,060 |
| Florida | $34,740 |
| Georgia | $34,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,090 |
| Maryland | $33,710 |
| Idaho | $32,620 |
| Arkansas | $31,900 |
| Indiana | $31,660 |
| North Carolina | $31,010 |
| Texas | $30,280 |
| Kentucky | $28,970 |
| Louisiana | $28,860 |
| Mississippi | $28,690 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $60,070 |
| Redding, CA | $59,760 |
| Columbus, OH | $50,920 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,690 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,630 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,570 |
| Syracuse, NY | $50,120 |
| New York, NY | $49,800 |
| Stockton, CA | $49,420 |
| Albany, NY | $48,780 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $48,230 |
| Denver, CO | $48,210 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,130 |
| Seattle, WA | $48,040 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $47,740 |
In other countries
Dietetic Technician belongs to the international group "Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified".
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- Emergency Medical Technician$44,470
- Paramedic$60,600
- Pharmacy Technician$45,750
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietetic technician make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $18.10 ($37,640 a year).
How much does a dietetic technician make a month?
About $3,137 a month before tax, based on a median of $37,640 a year.
How much does a dietetic technician make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,720 or less a year ($14.29 an hour); the top 10% make $54,020 or more.
Which state pays dietetic technicians the most?
Oregon, with a median of $54,670 a year, followed by New York ($50,420) and Colorado ($47,810).
Which city pays dietetic technicians the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $60,070 a year.
How many dietetic technicians are there in the United States?
About 31,560 people work as dietetic technicians.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.