Clinical dietetic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Clinical dietetic technician demographics by:
Clinical dietetic technician gender statistics
88.3% of clinical dietetic technicians are women and 11.7% of clinical dietetic technicians are men.
- Female, 88.3%
- Male, 11.7%
Clinical dietetic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 88.3% |
| Male | 11.7% |
Clinical dietetic technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,366
Female income
$34,077
Clinical dietetic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in clinical dietetic technician positions over time. Currently, 88.3% of clinical dietetic technicians are female.
Clinical dietetic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.35% | 91.65% |
| 2011 | 8.20% | 91.80% |
| 2012 | 8.23% | 91.77% |
| 2013 | 8.42% | 91.58% |
| 2014 | 9.78% | 90.22% |
| 2015 | 8.34% | 91.66% |
| 2016 | 8.47% | 91.53% |
| 2017 | 9.36% | 90.64% |
| 2018 | 6.40% | 93.60% |
| 2019 | 8.15% | 91.85% |
| 2020 | 8.03% | 91.97% |
| 2021 | 11.70% | 88.30% |
Clinical dietetic technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared clinical dietetic technicians with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Clinical Dietetic Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Clinical dietetic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among clinical dietetic technicians is White, which makes up 62.1% of all clinical dietetic technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of clinical dietetic technicians are Black or African American and 12.3% of clinical dietetic technicians are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 62.1%
- Black or African American, 14.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Clinical dietetic technician race
| Clinical dietetic technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.1% |
| Black or African American | 14.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Clinical dietetic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how clinical dietetic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Clinical dietetic technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.00% | 9.36% | 6.16% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 71.85% | 10.55% | 5.93% | 9.55% |
| 2012 | 70.15% | 10.26% | 6.54% | 10.33% |
| 2013 | 70.04% | 9.57% | 6.93% | 11.02% |
| 2014 | 69.81% | 9.42% | 7.57% | 10.60% |
| 2015 | 69.23% | 10.93% | 6.73% | 10.81% |
| 2016 | 69.25% | 9.82% | 7.19% | 10.91% |
| 2017 | 68.54% | 9.25% | 6.96% | 12.14% |
| 2018 | 65.67% | 16.49% | 6.15% | 8.40% |
| 2019 | 63.40% | 19.75% | 4.59% | 9.49% |
| 2020 | 65.26% | 14.04% | 6.49% | 7.89% |
| 2021 | 62.13% | 14.47% | 5.85% | 12.28% |
Clinical dietetic technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown clinical dietetic technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino clinical dietetic technicians have the lowest average salary at $32,657.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,409 |
| White | $33,722 |
| Black or African American | $32,898 |
| Asian | $33,175 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,657 |
Average clinical dietetic technician age
See how the average age of clinical dietetic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Clinical dietetic technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 41 |
| Black or African American | 36.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 51 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5 | 36 |
Clinical dietetic technician age breakdown
The average age of clinical dietetic technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the clinical dietetic technician population.
Clinical dietetic technician age breakdown
| Clinical Dietetic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Clinical dietetic technician educational attainment
The most common degree for clinical dietetic technicians is associate degree, with 56% of clinical dietetic technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 6%.
- Associate, 56%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 6%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Clinical dietetic technicians by degree level
| Clinical dietetic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 56% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Clinical dietetic technician employment statistics
Most clinical dietetic technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where clinical dietetic technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where clinical dietetic technicians work.
Clinical dietetic technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Clinical dietetic technician jobs by company type
Employees with the clinical dietetic technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most clinical dietetic technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Clinical dietetic technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 2% |
Clinical dietetic technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for clinical dietetic technicians are health care, education and pharmaceutical.
Clinical dietetic technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 69% |
| Education | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Clinical dietetic technician turnover and employment statistics
Clinical dietetic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for clinical dietetic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Clinical dietetic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Clinical dietetic technician unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.11% |
| 2011 | 5.06% |
| 2012 | 4.43% |
| 2013 | 3.96% |
| 2014 | 3.13% |
| 2015 | 3.08% |
| 2016 | 2.16% |
| 2017 | 2.36% |
| 2018 | 3.33% |
| 2019 | 3.20% |
| 2020 | 3.55% |
| 2021 | 3.66% |
Average clinical dietetic technician tenure
The average clinical dietetic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 138 clinical dietetic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Clinical dietetic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Clinical dietetic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of clinical dietetic technicians that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Clinical Dietetic Technician | 6.25% | - |
| Tissue Technician | 8.24% | 39,135 |
| Field Reviewer | 9.29% | 46,342 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar clinical dietetic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Technician | 5.02% | 48,829 |
| Tissue Technician | 8.24% | 39,135 |
| Field Reviewer | 9.29% | 46,342 |
| American Board Of Opticianry Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,888 |
| Surgical Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 40,168 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by clinical dietetic technicians
The most common foreign language among clinical dietetic technicians is Swahili at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 33.3% and French is the third-most popular at 33.3%.
- Swahili, 33.3%
- Arabic, 33.3%
- French, 33.3%
Clinical dietetic technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swahili | 33.3% |
| Arabic | 33.3% |
| French | 33.3% |
