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Diet clerk salary
Average diet clerk salary
$15.29
Average Diet Clerk Salary
The average salary for a diet clerk in the United States is approximately $31,802 per year, translating to about $15 per hour. This figure can vary based on experience, location, and the specific healthcare setting. For example, diet clerks with more experience typically earn higher wages, often exceeding $40,000 annually in senior positions.
Diet Clerk Salaries by State
Some states offer significantly higher salaries for diet clerks due to demand and cost of living. For instance:
- California: Average salary of $37,000
- New York: Average salary of $35,000
- Texas: Average salary of $30,000
These variations highlight the importance of location in determining salary potential. Additionally, as healthcare facilities expand their services, the demand for diet clerks is expected to grow, leading to more job opportunities and potential salary increases.
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Diet clerk salaries by experience level
Diet clerk salary estimates from across the web
Average diet clerk salary by state
The average diet clerk salary in Rhode Island, Oregon, and Washington are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average diet clerk salary states are Kansas, Missouri, and Mississippi.
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Highest paying states for diet clerks
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $39,616 | $19.05 |
| 2 | California | $37,907 | $18.22 |
| 3 | New York | $36,165 | $17.39 |
| 4 | Utah | $32,559 | $15.65 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $41,202 | $19.81 |
| 6 | Vermont | $37,561 | $18.06 |
| 7 | Alaska | $33,930 | $16.31 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $32,893 | $15.81 |
| 9 | Florida | $33,348 | $16.03 |
| 10 | Maine | $39,108 | $18.80 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $32,173 | $15.47 |
| 12 | Oregon | $40,573 | $19.51 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $34,114 | $16.40 |
| 14 | Texas | $30,554 | $14.69 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $33,034 | $15.88 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $28,655 | $13.78 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $28,763 | $13.83 |
| 18 | Michigan | $28,609 | $13.75 |
| 19 | Iowa | $30,976 | $14.89 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $28,507 | $13.71 |
| 21 | Delaware | $29,942 | $14.40 |
| 22 | District of Columbia | $35,956 | $17.29 |
| 23 | Colorado | $30,210 | $14.52 |
| 24 | North Dakota | $29,803 | $14.33 |
| 25 | Pennsylvania | $28,637 | $13.77 |
| 26 | Arizona | $30,867 | $14.84 |
| 27 | Indiana | $27,143 | $13.05 |
| 28 | Illinois | $28,850 | $13.87 |
| 29 | Hawaii | $31,350 | $15.07 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $26,380 | $12.68 |
| 31 | Ohio | $26,224 | $12.61 |
| 32 | New Jersey | $30,206 | $14.52 |
| 33 | Virginia | $28,934 | $13.91 |
| 34 | Nevada | $28,225 | $13.57 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $27,275 | $13.11 |
| 36 | Kansas | $24,244 | $11.66 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $25,828 | $12.42 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $25,807 | $12.41 |
| 39 | West Virginia | $25,929 | $12.47 |
| 40 | Montana | $28,103 | $13.51 |
| 41 | Idaho | $25,109 | $12.07 |
| 42 | Maryland | $27,980 | $13.45 |
| 43 | South Carolina | $25,939 | $12.47 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $25,314 | $12.17 |
| 45 | Missouri | $24,069 | $11.57 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $22,464 | $10.80 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $24,313 | $11.69 |
| 48 | Georgia | $24,286 | $11.68 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $23,791 | $11.44 |
| 50 | Alabama | $23,194 | $11.15 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $23,112 | $11.11 |
Highest paying cities for diet clerks
The highest-paying cities for diet clerks are Seattle, WA, Santa Rosa, CA, and Troy, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $39,859 | $19.16 |
| 2 | Santa Rosa, CA | $39,211 | $18.85 |
| 3 | Troy, NY | $36,379 | $17.49 |
| 4 | Rochester, MN | $31,679 | $15.23 |
| 5 | Austin, TX | $30,674 | $14.75 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $30,205 | $14.52 |
| 7 | Freehold, NJ | $30,138 | $14.49 |
| 8 | Reno, NV | $29,059 | $13.97 |
| 9 | Chicago, IL | $28,980 | $13.93 |
| 10 | Garden City, MI | $28,506 | $13.70 |
| 11 | Madison, WI | $28,359 | $13.63 |
| 12 | Bloomington, IN | $26,656 | $12.82 |
| 13 | Columbus, OH | $25,882 | $12.44 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $24,106 | $11.59 |
| 15 | Gadsden, AL | $23,139 | $11.12 |
| 16 | Memphis, TN | $22,478 | $10.81 |
Diet clerk salary details
A diet clerk's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a diet clerk's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,802 | $2,650 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying diet clerk jobs
The highest paying types of diet clerks are deli clerk, catering assistant, and seafood clerk.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Artist | $23,564 | $1,964 | $11.33 | 7,813 |
| Nutrition Aide | $30,460 | $2,538 | $14.64 | 43,290 |
| Kitchen Staff | $29,816 | $2,485 | $14.33 | 154,513 |
| Food Prep/Dishwasher | $29,964 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,200 |
| Food Service Worker | $28,753 | $2,396 | $13.82 | 169,323 |
| Deli Worker | $28,578 | $2,382 | $13.74 | 37,658 |
Which companies pay diet clerks the most?
Diet clerk salaries at University of Washington and Sutter Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average diet clerk salary at companies like Alameda Health System and University of Rochester are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington | $37,284 | $17.93 |
| 2 | Sutter Health | $34,428 | $16.55 |
| 3 | Alameda Health System | $33,744 | $16.22 |
| 4 | University of Rochester | $33,710 | $16.21 |
| 5 | Highland General Hospital | $33,076 | $15.90 |
| 6 | Bryn Mawr Urology | $32,998 | $15.86 |
| 7 | Prime Healthcare | $32,928 | $15.83 |
| 8 | Moffitt Cancer Center | $32,906 | $15.82 |
| 9 | Kaiser Permanente | $32,680 | $15.71 |
| 10 | Christiana Care Health Services, Inc. | $32,671 | $15.71 |
| 11 | BJC HealthCare | $32,485 | $15.62 |
| 12 | Dignity Health | $32,415 | $15.58 |
| 13 | Lexington Medical Center | $32,333 | $15.54 |
| 14 | Southern New Hampshire Health | $32,287 | $15.52 |
| 15 | Sonoma Valley Community Health Center | $32,220 | $15.49 |
| 16 | Scripps Health | $32,150 | $15.46 |
| 17 | Compass Group USA | $31,996 | $15.38 |
| 18 | Trinity Health | $31,949 | $15.36 |
| 19 | Froedtert Hospital | $31,938 | $15.35 |
| 20 | Meriter Home Health | $31,927 | $15.35 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Diet clerk salary trends
The average diet clerk salary has risen by $8,295 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average diet clerk earned $23,507 annually, but today, they earn $31,802 a year. That works out to a 22% change in pay for diet clerks over the last decade.
Compare diet clerk salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average diet clerk salary over time
Compare diet clerk salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Diet clerk salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,800 | $15.29 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | $30,300 | $14.54 | +4.3% |
| 2023 | $28,900 | $13.92 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | $27,700 | $13.33 | +5.7% |
| 2021 | $26,200 | $12.57 | +5.9% |
Recently added diet clerk salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutterhealth | Diet Clerk | Santa Rosa, CA | 06/30/2025 | $51,945 |
| Trinity Health | Diet Clerk-Samaritan Hospital | Troy, NY | 06/28/2025 | $33,809 |
| Compass Group Careers | Diet Clerk | Forty Fort, PA | 06/25/2025 | $34,436 |
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Diet Clerk | Gillette, WY | 06/24/2025 | $33,392 |
| Unitypoint Health | Diet Clerk FTE, PM Shift | Madison, WI | 06/19/2025 | $38,568 |
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Diet Clerk | Cary, NC | 06/18/2025 | $39,653 |
| Scripps Health | Diet Clerk-Call Center-Per Diem-4S Ranch | San Diego, CA | 06/18/2025 | $51,048 |
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Diet Clerk | Birmingham, AL | 06/13/2025 | $31,305 |
| Compass Group USA Inc. | Diet Clerk and | Chicago, IL | 06/13/2025 | $36,523 |
| Compass Group, North America | Diet Clerk and | Newington, NH | 06/12/2025 | $37,566 |
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