Dietetic Technicians
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 70 | $32,760 | $15.75 | |
| Alaska | 50 | $39,700 | $19.09 | |
| Arizona | 820 | $32,630 | $15.69 | |
| Arkansas | 90 | $30,370 | $14.60 | |
| California | 3,930 | $43,570 | $20.95 | |
| Colorado | 250 | $34,660 | $16.67 | |
| Connecticut | 260 | $34,330 | $16.51 | |
| Delaware | 90 | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| District of Columbia | 130 | $34,030 | $16.36 | |
| Florida | 1,020 | $28,880 | $13.89 | |
| Georgia | 460 | $29,840 | $14.34 | |
| Hawaii | 160 | $34,610 | $16.64 | |
| Idaho | 160 | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| Illinois | 1,070 | $27,550 | $13.24 | |
| Indiana | 400 | $28,760 | $13.83 | |
| Iowa | 220 | $30,140 | $14.49 | |
| Kansas | 120 | $31,370 | $15.08 | |
| Kentucky | 230 | $28,740 | $13.82 | |
| Louisiana | 150 | $27,900 | $13.41 | |
| Maine | 50 | $37,390 | $17.98 | |
| Maryland | 100 | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| Massachusetts | 680 | $35,330 | $16.99 | |
| Michigan | 2,310 | $30,520 | $14.67 | |
| Minnesota | 270 | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| Missouri | 370 | $27,510 | $13.23 | |
| Nebraska | 60 | $32,750 | $15.74 | |
| Nevada | 230 | $36,150 | $17.38 | |
| New Hampshire | 80 | $31,250 | $15.02 | |
| New Jersey | 370 | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| New Mexico | 60 | $28,640 | $13.77 | |
| New York | 920 | $43,870 | $21.09 | |
| North Carolina | 130 | $31,810 | $15.29 | |
| North Dakota | 40 | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Ohio | 1,090 | $33,720 | $16.21 | |
| Oklahoma | 210 | $24,240 | $11.66 | |
| Oregon | 80 | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| Pennsylvania | 640 | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| Rhode Island | 60 | $42,670 | $20.51 | |
| South Carolina | 390 | $26,690 | $12.83 | |
| Tennessee | 260 | $24,230 | $11.65 | |
| Texas | 1,270 | $30,290 | $14.56 | |
| Utah | 590 | $29,140 | $14.01 | |
| Vermont | 110 | $33,260 | $15.99 | |
| Virginia | 380 | $33,840 | $16.27 | |
| Washington | 130 | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| West Virginia | 270 | $26,690 | $12.83 | |
| Wisconsin | 480 | $30,790 | $14.80 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on the role of foods and nutrition in human health and wellness. Includes instruction in nutritional care and education, the planning and provision of food services, the development of consumable food products, life-span nutrition and wellness, the principles of nutritional assessment, and food safety and food composition.
A scientific program that focuses on the utilization of food for human growth and metabolism, in both normal and dysfunctional states, from the interdisciplinary perspective of the agricultural, human, biological, and biomedical sciences. Includes instruction in food science, biochemistry, physiology, dietetics, food and nutrition studies, biotechnology, biophysics, and the clinical sciences.
A program that prepares individuals to integrate and apply the principles of the food and nutrition sciences, human behavior, and the biomedical sciences to design and manage effective nutrition programs in a variety of settings. Includes instruction in human nutrition; nutrient metabolism; the role of foods and nutrition in health promotion and disease prevention; planning and directing food service activities; diet and nutrition analysis and planning; supervision of food storage and preparation; client education; and professional standards and regulations.
A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of registered dietitians and nutritionists, to implement nutritional and dietetic plans and provide direct client and patient services. Includes instruction in human nutrition, client interviewing and record keeping, dietary planning, food preparation and safety, food worker supervision, food service establishment monitoring and inspection, and applicable procedures and regulations.
A program that prepares individuals to assist registered dietitians in planning, preparing and serving meals to individuals with specific dietary needs. Includes instruction in equipment use, food preparation, diet regulations, food handling, safety and sanitary standards and administrative techniques and procedures.
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$34,160 per yearNational average salaryModerateJob growth rate
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Associate's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as dietetic technicians.
- Less than high school 9%
- High school graduate 39%
- College dropout 27%
- Associate’s degree 14%
- Bachelor’s degree 10%
- Master’s degree 1%
- Doctorate degree 0%
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