Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, New Mexico
$40,000 / year
≈ $3,350 per month · $19.23 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for New Mexico · median $39,000
25th percentile
$37,000Average
$40,00075th percentile
$42,000
$37,000Average
$40,00075th percentile
$42,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Dietetic Technician salary by state
Arizona$55,000
Arkansas$34,000
California$50,000
Colorado$51,500
Connecticut$46,000
Delaware$43,500
District of Columbia$45,500
Florida$37,500
Georgia$39,500
Hawaii$45,000
Idaho$38,000
Illinois$44,000
Indiana$36,000
Iowa$36,000
Kansas$37,500
Kentucky$31,500
Louisiana$30,000
Maine$45,500
Maryland$37,500
Massachusetts$45,000
Michigan$37,500
Minnesota$53,000
Mississippi$31,000
Missouri$38,000
Montana$44,500
Nebraska$40,500
Nevada$41,000
New Hampshire$43,500
New Jersey$45,500
New Mexico$40,000
New York$52,000
North Carolina$33,500
North Dakota$37,000
Ohio$45,500
Oklahoma$40,000
Oregon$56,000
Pennsylvania$36,500
Rhode Island$43,000
South Carolina$36,500
Texas$35,500
Utah$43,500
Virginia$41,000
Washington$52,500
West Virginia$35,000
Wisconsin$41,500
About this role
Dietetic Technician is a professional role within the function in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Dietetic Technicians do
Typical education: Associate's Degree
- Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.
- Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
- Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
- Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
- Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.
Top skills: Speaking Active Listening Writing Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Reading Comprehension
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Dietetic Technician pay by experience level
Entry level$31,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$35,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$39,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$47,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$56,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+2.5%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
4,000
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Dietetic Technician salary by industry
Hospitals
13,000 workers
$46,000Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
12,440 workers
$37,500General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
12,030 workers
$46,500Hospitals, Privately Owned
11,380 workers
$46,000Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
9,710 workers
$37,000Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
2,610 workers
$37,500Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
1,660 workers
$47,000Administrative and Support Services
1,560 workers
$34,500Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,310 workers
$46,500Hospitals, Local Government Owned
1,100 workers
$42,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Dietetic Technician pays 74% below the average across 91 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $162,000).
Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
Pharmacy Technician$48,000
Emergency Medical Technician$48,500
Opticians, Dispensing$53,500
Medical Records Specialist$59,000
Exercise Physiologist$63,000
Paramedic$65,500
Hearing Aid Specialist$68,500
Athletic Trainer$69,000
Careers related to Dietetic Technician
Dietitians and Nutritionists$80,000
Health Education Specialist$76,000
Psychiatric Technician$48,000
Nursing Assistant$44,000
Exercise Physiologist$63,000
Community Health Worker$58,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Dietetic Technician make?
The average base salary for a Dietetic Technician in the United States is $42,000 per year, or about $20.19 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $35,000 and $47,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?
The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $162,000 across 91 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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