Median pay
$37,040
Median annual pay for Dietetic Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Healthcare
Dietetic Technicians
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.
10-year growth
2.5%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings
4,000
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment
30,900
Estimated U.S. employment for Dietetic Technicians in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost
+800
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation
Associate's degree
Typical education needed to enter Dietetic Technicians.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile
What the work involves
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Essential skills
- 1Speaking
- 2Active Listening
- 3Active Learning
- 4Critical Thinking
- 5Learning Strategies
- 6Monitoring
Knowledge areas
- 1Customer and Personal Service
- 2English Language
- 3Education and Training
- 4Mathematics
- 5Public Safety and Security
- 6Administration and Management
Abilities
- 1Oral Comprehension
- 2Oral Expression
- 3Deductive Reasoning
- 4Inductive Reasoning
- 5Near Vision
- 6Problem Sensitivity
Career interests
- 1Social
- 2Conventional
- 3Realistic
- 4Investigative
- 5Enterprising
- 6Artistic
Work styles
- 1Attention to Detail
- 2Dependability
- 3Cooperation
- 4Empathy
- 5Social Orientation
- 6Integrity
Work activities
- 1Getting Information
- 2Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- 3Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
- 4Assisting and Caring for Others
- 5Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- 6Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Work context
- 1Contact With Others
- 2Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- 3Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- 4Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- 5Health and Safety of Other Workers
- 6Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Representative tasks
- 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.
- Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.
- Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.
- Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
Software and tools
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