Dietetic technicians

Definition

Assist dieticians in the provision of food service and nutritional programs. Under the supervision of dieticians, may plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2004 employment: 25,000
Projected 2004-14 employment change: Faster than average
Most significant source of postsecondary education or training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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More Additional Information

Also see:

Dietetic technicians, Career Prospects in Virginia

Quick Stats

Dietetic technicians

2004 employment: 25,000
2014 projected employment: 30,000
Change — numeric: 5,000; percent: 19.1%
2004 median annual earnings: $22,990; earnings group: low
2004 self-employed: 0.4%
2004 part-time employment: high
2004 unemployment: very low
Typical education and training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Educational attainment — high school: 32.1%; some college: 53.3%; bachelor's degree: 14.7%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

Earnings Graph

National Average and Percentile Annual Earnings, May 2005

Metropolitan area and State estimates.

source: Occupational Employment Statistics Program; about this section

Area and Industry Statistics

May 2005 Mean Annual Earnings and Employment, wage and salary workers

Dietetic technicians
— National
U.S.:	$25,380
— by State
AL:	$21,870
AZ:	$19,270
AR:	$19,440
CA:	$29,380
CO:	$24,930
CT:	$34,190
DC:	$24,720
FL:	$25,000
GA:	$20,330
HI:	$27,880
ID:	$24,330
IL:	$23,610
IN:	$21,850
IA:	$20,910
KS:	$21,620
KY:	$23,600
LA:	$17,610
ME:	$26,480
MD:	$29,780
MA:	$31,830
MI:	$25,730
MN:	$33,050
MS:	$18,510
MO:	$21,050
MT:	$21,080
NE:	$20,470
NV:	$33,120
NH:	$26,310
NJ:	$32,700
NM:	$20,460
NY:	$30,880
NC:	$21,240
ND:	$22,160
OH:	$30,510
OK:	$19,080
OR:	$31,980
PA:	$24,190
RI:	$24,130
SC:	$19,710
SD:	$27,760
TN:	$21,130
TX:	$25,290
UT:	$24,110
VT:	$24,770
VA:	$22,520
WA:	$34,220
WV:	$20,510
WI:	$25,020
PR:	$13,680
— by NAICS Industry Sector
44-45	$71,050
53	$21,450
55	$30,030
56	$26,000
61	$22,970
62	$25,060
72	$22,520
81	$23,680
92	$26,460
Also see State and Metropolitan Area and industry estimates of employment and percentile earnings for dietetic technicians.

Width of bars indicates mean annual wages; color of bars indicates employment.

source: Occupational Employment Statistics Program; about this section

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