Dietetic Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for dietetic technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $40,630 ≈ $20/hr
National median salary $37,640
Total employment 31,560 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 4,000 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 30,900 → 31,700 (+800)
Typical entry education Associate's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Oregon$54,040
- Arizona$53,080
- Minnesota$51,020
- Washington$50,530
- New York$50,390
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$29,080
- Mississippi$29,820
- Kentucky$30,360
- North Carolina$32,600
- Arkansas$32,640
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $54,040 | $54,670 | $26 | +33% | 60 |
| 2 | Arizona | $53,080 | $45,970 | $26 | +30.6% | 370 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $51,020 | $47,610 | $25 | +25.6% | 170 |
| 4 | Washington | $50,530 | $47,000 | $24 | +24.4% | 290 |
| 5 | New York | $50,390 | $50,420 | $24 | +24% | 1,580 |
| 6 | Colorado | $49,720 | $47,810 | $24 | +22.4% | 230 |
| 7 | California | $48,240 | $46,410 | $23 | +18.7% | 6,310 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $44,340 | $42,040 | $21 | +9.1% | 330 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $44,140 | $40,810 | $21 | +8.6% | 190 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $43,990 | $40,530 | $21 | +8.3% | 400 |
| 11 | Ohio | $43,990 | $41,380 | $21 | +8.3% | 660 |
| 12 | Maine | $43,920 | $42,320 | $21 | +8.1% | 40 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $43,670 | $43,580 | $21 | +7.5% | 130 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $43,420 | $39,760 | $21 | +6.9% | 910 |
| 15 | Montana | $43,150 | $40,040 | $21 | +6.2% | 100 |
| 16 | Illinois | $42,480 | $42,550 | $20 | +4.6% | 590 |
| 17 | Utah | $42,250 | $40,580 | $20 | +4% | 890 |
| 18 | Delaware | $42,000 | $41,280 | $20 | +3.4% | 150 |
| 19 | New Hampshire | $41,980 | $41,830 | $20 | +3.3% | 230 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $41,330 | $39,400 | $20 | +1.7% | 50 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $40,020 | $38,750 | $19 | -1.5% | 410 |
| 22 | Nevada | $39,450 | $37,630 | $19 | -2.9% | 370 |
| 23 | Virginia | $39,410 | $38,790 | $19 | -3% | 460 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $39,370 | $37,760 | $19 | -3.1% | 100 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $38,870 | $37,580 | $19 | -4.3% | 100 |
| 26 | Oklahoma | $38,660 | $38,840 | $19 | -4.8% | 130 |
| 27 | Georgia | $38,290 | $34,240 | $18 | -5.8% | 490 |
| 28 | Idaho | $36,880 | $32,620 | $18 | -9.2% | 170 |
| 29 | Missouri | $36,710 | $36,100 | $18 | -9.6% | 290 |
| 30 | Kansas | $36,280 | $35,060 | $17 | -10.7% | 140 |
| 31 | Maryland | $36,270 | $33,710 | $17 | -10.7% | 1,670 |
| 32 | Florida | $36,250 | $34,740 | $17 | -10.8% | 2,420 |
| 33 | Michigan | $36,210 | $36,420 | $17 | -10.9% | 3,060 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $35,530 | $35,890 | $17 | -12.6% | 90 |
| 35 | Pennsylvania | $35,460 | $34,090 | $17 | -12.7% | 2,300 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $35,140 | $36,770 | $17 | -13.5% | 450 |
| 37 | Iowa | $34,720 | $35,220 | $17 | -14.5% | 350 |
| 38 | Indiana | $34,640 | $31,660 | $17 | -14.7% | 690 |
| 39 | Texas | $34,340 | $30,280 | $17 | -15.5% | 1,360 |
| 40 | West Virginia | $33,950 | $35,210 | $16 | -16.4% | 260 |
| 41 | Arkansas | $32,640 | $31,900 | $16 | -19.7% | 210 |
| 42 | North Carolina | $32,600 | $31,010 | $16 | -19.8% | 1,300 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $30,360 | $28,970 | $15 | -25.3% | 430 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $29,820 | $28,690 | $14 | -26.6% | 120 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $29,080 | $28,860 | $14 | -28.4% | 190 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 146 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $60,070 | $57,790 | 30 |
| 2 | Redding, CA | $59,760 | $52,710 | 60 |
| 3 | Columbus, OH | $50,920 | $48,550 | 160 |
| 4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,690 | $57,970 | 360 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $50,630 | $49,220 | 90 |
| 6 | Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $50,570 | $51,150 | 180 |
| 7 | Syracuse, NY | $50,120 | $49,120 | 30 |
| 8 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $49,800 | $50,390 | 1,430 |
| 9 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $49,420 | $49,270 | 190 |
| 10 | North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $48,890 | $48,290 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing dietetic technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $59,150 | $56,400 | 70 |
| 2 | Outpatient Care Centers | $50,760 | $52,250 | 310 |
| 3 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $50,710 | $50,200 | 480 |
| 4 | Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $50,710 | $51,040 | 430 |
| 5 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $50,430 | $51,990 | 90 |
| 6 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $50,200 | $47,190 | 1,050 |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $49,960 | $51,680 | 130 |
| 8 | Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $46,480 | $46,660 | — |
| 9 | Social Assistance | $46,410 | $46,150 | 510 |
| 10 | Individual and Family Services | $46,410 | $46,740 | 420 |
| 11 | Offices of Physicians | $45,700 | $46,470 | 110 |
| 12 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $45,340 | $50,280 | 520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do dietetic technicians make in the U.S.?
The median dietetic technicians salary in the United States is $37,640 per year (mean $40,630), and about 80% earn between $29,720 and $54,020.
How much do dietetic technicians make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $40,630 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays dietetic technicians the most?
Oregon has the highest average pay for dietetic technicians at $54,040 per year (median $54,670).
What is the job outlook for dietetic technicians?
Employment is projected to change +2.5% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 4,000 openings per year.