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The national median salary for Dietetic Technicians is $37,627 per year ($18.09/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $33,883 and $45,760 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $54,018 per year. There are approximately 31,560 dietetic technicians employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+2.5%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
4K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
31K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
2% from new growth98% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Associate's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
NAICS 622100
12K
$41,140
Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
NAICS 623100
10K
$35,460
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
NAICS 623300
3K
$34,020
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
1K
$41,760
Special Food Services
NAICS 722300
920
$36,650
Wage range across top 5 industries: $34,020 to $41,760 (23% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$14.29
$29,723
P25
$16.29
$33,883
P50MEDIAN
$18.09
$37,627
P75
$22.00
$45,760
P90
$25.97
$54,018
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · health sector
Hot
Openings Rate
5.4%
Quits Rate
1.9%
Health Care & Social Assistance openings rebounded to 1.36M (+87K) in March with rate at 5.4%. Hires rose to 700K (+75K). The sector remains structurally tight; compensation pressure persists for clinical roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average dietetic technicians salary?
The national median salary for Dietetic Technicians is $37,627 per year ($18.09/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $33,883 and $45,760 annually.
How much do top-earning dietetic technicians make?
The 90th percentile salary for Dietetic Technicians is $54,018 per year ($25.97/hr). The 75th percentile is $45,760 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for dietetic technicians?
Entry-level Dietetic Technicians (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,723 per year ($14.29/hr). The 25th percentile is $33,883 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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