Dietetic Technicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $37,640 · Median hourly: $18.09 · Employment: 31,560
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,720 | $14.29 |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 |
| Median | $37,640 | $18.09 |
| 75th | $45,750 | $22.00 |
| 90th | $54,020 | $25.97 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-2051
- Total U.S. employment: 31,560
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $40,630 sits 7.9% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
With approximately 31,560 dietetic technicians employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.
Dietetic Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $45,970 | $22.10 | +22.1% | 370 |
| Arkansas | $31,900 | $15.34 | -15.2% | 210 |
| California | $46,410 | $22.31 | +23.3% | 6,310 |
| Colorado | $47,810 | $22.99 | +27.0% | 230 |
| Connecticut | $42,040 | $20.21 | +11.7% | 330 |
| Delaware | $41,280 | $19.85 | +9.7% | 150 |
| District of Columbia | $40,810 | $19.62 | +8.4% | 190 |
| Florida | $34,740 | $16.70 | -7.7% | 2,420 |
| Georgia | $34,240 | $16.46 | -9.0% | 490 |
| Hawaii | $43,580 | $20.95 | +15.8% | 130 |
| Idaho | $32,620 | $15.68 | -13.3% | 170 |
| Illinois | $42,550 | $20.46 | +13.0% | 590 |
| Indiana | $31,660 | $15.22 | -15.9% | 690 |
| Iowa | $35,220 | $16.93 | -6.4% | 350 |
| Kansas | $35,060 | $16.86 | -6.9% | 140 |
| Kentucky | $28,970 | $13.93 | -23.0% | 430 |
| Louisiana | $28,860 | $13.88 | -23.3% | 190 |
| Maine | $42,320 | $20.35 | +12.4% | 40 |
| Maryland | $33,710 | $16.21 | -10.4% | 1,670 |
| Massachusetts | $39,760 | $19.12 | +5.6% | 910 |
| Michigan | $36,420 | $17.51 | -3.2% | 3,060 |
| Minnesota | $47,610 | $22.89 | +26.5% | 170 |
| Mississippi | $28,690 | $13.79 | -23.8% | 120 |
| Missouri | $36,100 | $17.36 | -4.1% | 290 |
| Montana | $40,040 | $19.25 | +6.4% | 100 |
| Nebraska | $37,760 | $18.15 | +0.3% | 100 |
| Nevada | $37,630 | $18.09 | -0.0% | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $41,830 | $20.11 | +11.1% | 230 |
| New Jersey | $40,530 | $19.49 | +7.7% | 400 |
| New Mexico | $37,580 | $18.07 | -0.2% | 100 |
| New York | $50,420 | $24.24 | +34.0% | 1,580 |
| North Carolina | $31,010 | $14.91 | -17.6% | 1,300 |
| North Dakota | $35,890 | $17.25 | -4.6% | 90 |
| Ohio | $41,380 | $19.89 | +9.9% | 660 |
| Oklahoma | $38,840 | $18.67 | +3.2% | 130 |
| Oregon | $54,670 | $26.29 | +45.2% | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,090 | $16.39 | -9.4% | 2,300 |
| Rhode Island | $39,400 | $18.94 | +4.7% | 50 |
| South Carolina | $36,770 | $17.68 | -2.3% | 450 |
| Tennessee | — | — | — | 230 |
| Texas | $30,280 | $14.56 | -19.6% | 1,360 |
| Utah | $40,580 | $19.51 | +7.8% | 890 |
| Virginia | $38,790 | $18.65 | +3.1% | 460 |
| Washington | $47,000 | $22.60 | +24.9% | 290 |
| West Virginia | $35,210 | $16.93 | -6.5% | 260 |
| Wisconsin | $38,750 | $18.63 | +2.9% | 410 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for dietetic technicians?
The median annual wage for dietetic technicians is $37,640 ($18.09 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays dietetic technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many dietetic technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 31,560 dietetic technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do dietetic technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $18.09. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.