Dietetic Tech SalaryThe average salary for a Dietetic Technician is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Dietetic Technicians work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and schools. Dietetic Technicians salaries vary depending on the location and the setting. The assumption was made that the Dietetic Technician reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Dietetic Technicians Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data Hourly Dietetic Technicians median salary is $13.72 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $8.52 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $20.00 per hour. Annually On an annual basis the median Dietetic Technicians salary is $28,530. The lowest 10% earn a salary of $17,720 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $41,760 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and HighestDietetic Technicians earn less with mean or average wages below $10.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas and schools. The highest pay levels are found in major population areas where the mean or average wage is over $20.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.
Top 5 States The top paying states to earn a Dietetic Technicians salary are Top 5 Metropolitan Areas Dietetic Technicians salary are Other Industries that Employ Dietetic Technicians A number of these professionals work for laboratories, employment agencies and for federal and state government. The best paying industry is medical and diagnostic laboratories. Employment Data According to the US Department of Labor nationally there are over 24,510 Dietetic Technicians who earn a salary through being employed. Where They Work Of all the Dietetic Technicians employed in the United States over 11,400 of them work in hospitals with an additional 4,900 working in nursing care facilities. Private Practice vs. Employment Given the nature of the work these professionals perform and the fact that much of their work has to be interpreted by a physician Dietetic Technicians are primarily employed rather than in private practice. Benefits Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. To see what a typical benefits package is worth A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. |