Dietetic Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for dietetic technicians is $37,640 a year. By state, it ranges from $28,690 in Mississippi to $54,670 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,720
- 25th percentile
- $33,880
- Median
- $37,640
- 75th percentile
- $45,750
- Top 10%
- $54,020
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 31,560 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $54,670 | +45% | $43,580 | $61,990 | 60 |
| 2 | New York | $50,420 | +34% | $35,620 | $64,950 | 1,580 |
| 3 | Colorado | $47,810 | +27% | $37,330 | $55,160 | 230 |
| 4 | Minnesota | $47,610 | +26% | $42,900 | $63,670 | 170 |
| 5 | Washington | $47,000 | +25% | $41,820 | $62,030 | 290 |
| 6 | California | $46,410 | +23% | $36,810 | $64,020 | 6,310 |
| 7 | Arizona | $45,970 | +22% | $37,360 | $58,900 | 370 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $43,580 | +16% | $34,820 | $53,460 | 130 |
| 9 | Illinois | $42,550 | +13% | $36,490 | $49,840 | 590 |
| 10 | Maine | $42,320 | +12% | $39,260 | $50,820 | 40 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $42,040 | +12% | $35,690 | $53,770 | 330 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $41,830 | +11% | $34,890 | $50,360 | 230 |
| 13 | Ohio | $41,380 | +10% | $31,570 | $58,170 | 660 |
| 14 | Delaware | $41,280 | +10% | $33,280 | $49,880 | 150 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $40,810 | +8% | $38,580 | $52,670 | 190 |
| 16 | Utah | $40,580 | +8% | $34,340 | $50,000 | 890 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $40,530 | +8% | $36,640 | $57,980 | 400 |
| 18 | Montana | $40,040 | +6% | $37,060 | $47,790 | 100 |
| 19 | Massachusetts | $39,760 | +6% | $37,210 | $54,820 | 910 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $39,400 | +5% | $35,930 | $48,670 | 50 |
| 21 | Oklahoma | $38,840 | +3% | $30,490 | $44,020 | 130 |
| 22 | Virginia | $38,790 | +3% | $27,870 | $47,530 | 460 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $38,750 | +3% | $33,640 | $45,770 | 410 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $37,760 | 0% | $36,170 | $47,090 | 100 |
| 25 | Nevada | $37,630 | 0% | $32,390 | $48,340 | 370 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $37,580 | 0% | $35,820 | $43,030 | 100 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $36,770 | −2% | $27,630 | $39,080 | 450 |
| 28 | Michigan | $36,420 | −3% | $30,730 | $39,680 | 3,060 |
| 29 | Missouri | $36,100 | −4% | $29,560 | $43,510 | 290 |
| 30 | North Dakota | $35,890 | −5% | $28,110 | $38,900 | 90 |
| 31 | Iowa | $35,220 | −6% | $25,760 | $40,660 | 350 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $35,210 | −6% | $26,450 | $37,100 | 260 |
| 33 | Kansas | $35,060 | −7% | $32,600 | $43,060 | 140 |
| 34 | Florida | $34,740 | −8% | $31,500 | $39,540 | 2,420 |
| 35 | Georgia | $34,240 | −9% | $24,810 | $62,870 | 490 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $34,090 | −9% | $29,810 | $45,360 | 2,300 |
| 37 | Maryland | $33,710 | −10% | $32,290 | $43,070 | 1,670 |
| 38 | Idaho | $32,620 | −13% | $28,960 | $50,450 | 170 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $31,900 | −15% | $27,040 | $41,090 | 210 |
| 40 | Indiana | $31,660 | −16% | $27,570 | $45,820 | 690 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $31,010 | −18% | $25,340 | $41,260 | 1,300 |
| 42 | Texas | $30,280 | −20% | $23,940 | $47,800 | 1,360 |
| 43 | Kentucky | $28,970 | −23% | $22,580 | $38,250 | 430 |
| 44 | Louisiana | $28,860 | −23% | $20,800 | $36,590 | 190 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $28,690 | −24% | $22,990 | $37,790 | 120 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Dietetic Technicians salary questions
Which state pays dietetic technicians the most?
Oregon, with a median of $54,670 a year (+45% vs. the national median of $37,640). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays dietetic technicians the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $28,690 a year (−24% vs. national).
Where do most dietetic technicians work?
California has the most jobs, about 6,310, with a median of $46,410.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.