How much does a dietetic technician make in Illinois?
$42,550a year
Median yearly pay for dietetic technicians in Illinois. That is $20.46 an hour or $3,546 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.46
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,490Median: $42,550Highest 10%: $49,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $36,950 | $17.76 | |
| Median | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| 75th | $45,860 | $22.05 | |
| 90th | $49,840 | $23.96 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $43,560 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,970 |
| Rockford, IL | $36,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for dietetic technicians.
| 6. California | $46,410 |
| 7. Arizona | $45,970 |
| 8. Hawaii | $43,580 |
| 9. Illinois | $42,550 |
| 10. Maine | $42,320 |
| 11. Connecticut | $42,040 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $41,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a dietetic technician make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $20.46 ($42,550 a year).
Do dietetic technicians make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $42,550 against $37,640 nationally, 13% more.
Where does Illinois rank for dietetic technician pay?
Illinois ranks 9 of 45 states.
Which city in Illinois pays dietetic technicians the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $43,560 a year.
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.