Dietetic Technicians

What Dietetic technicians Do

Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.

Dietetic technician Salaries

• 2020 employment: 26,800
• May 2021 median annual wage: $29,520

Job Outlook for Dietetic technicians

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

• Number of new jobs: 2,000
• Growth rate: 7 percent (As fast as average)

How to Become a Dietetic technician

Education and training:

• Typical entry-level education: Associate's degree
• Work experience in a related occupation: None
• Typical on-the-job training: None

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*Some content used by permission of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor.

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