How much does a dietetic technician make in Chicago?
$43,560a year
Median yearly pay for dietetic technicians in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $20.94 an hour or $3,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.94
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 115
- Jobs in the area
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,020Median: $43,560Highest 10%: $49,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,020 | $16.36 | |
| 25th | $39,010 | $18.75 | |
| Median | $43,560 | $20.94 | |
| 75th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 90th | $49,420 | $23.76 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for dietetic technicians.
| St. Louis, MO | $36,970 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,490 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietetic technician make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $20.94 ($43,560 a year).
Do dietetic technicians make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $43,560 against $37,640 nationally, 16% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $42,550, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for dietetic technician pay?
25 of 115 metro areas with data.
How much does a dietetic technician make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,020 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,420 or more.
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.