Dietetic Technicians
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian.
About the profession
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.
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Occupation on screen: Dietetic Technicians (O*NET 29-2051.00). Closed captions in English and Spanish. CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration)
Personality Fit
Based on the Dietetic Technicians role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Realistic
Hands-on, practical, technical work
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
Your career progression roadmap with salary growth at each level
Career Ladder
Junior Dietetic Technician → Practitioner Dietetic Technician → Senior Practitioner Dietetic Technician → Lead Dietetic Technician
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Salary Growth
4
Levels
$51K
Top Salary
8+
Years
Learning Path
Skills you need to develop and courses to get there
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Timeline: 0-2 | Entry Level Base: $27,670 - $33,450/year With equity/bonuses: $30,437 - $40,140 Top markets (SF/NYC): $31,820 - $40,140 Execute core tasks using Speaking under…
Skills used in this career
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Day in Life
Junior vs Senior, daily schedule breakdown
9am, Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities. 10am, Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.
Income Dynamics
Conservative and aggressive scenarios for 10–15 years
Year 1: Entry level $19,369 - $30,105 Year 2-3: Junior level $33,450 - $37,269 Year 4-6: Mid level $37,269 - $40,407 Year 7-10: Senior level $40,407 - $47,261 Year 10+:…
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You find the craft of a Dietetic Technician genuinely interesting, not just a paycheck You enjoy working with Speaking and Active Listening You communicate clearly with diverse…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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