Dietetic Technicians
Is dietetic technicians a good career?
It scores 11/100 and ranks #681 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- Tracked in official BLS wage and projection data, so the numbers here are verifiable
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($37,640 vs $61,390)
- Slower-than-average projected growth (+2.5%)
What dietetic technicians earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. dietetic technicians earn between $33,880 and $45,750 a year.
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- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
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How much do dietetic technicians make?
The national median wage is $37,640 a year, with the middle half earning between $33,880 and $45,750 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is dietetic technicians a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 11 of 100 and ranks #681 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change +2.5% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a dietetic technician?
The typical entry-level education is associate's degree.
Where do dietetic technicians earn the most?
Among states, Oregon pays the highest median ($54,670). Local pay for every state and metro is below.