Diet technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Diet technician gender statistics
86.6% of diet technicians are women and 13.4% of diet technicians are men.
- Female, 86.6%
- Male, 13.4%
Diet technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 86.6% |
| Male | 13.4% |
Diet technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,875
Female income
$34,475
Diet technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in diet technician positions over time. Currently, 86.6% of diet technicians are female.
Diet technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.65% | 90.35% |
| 2011 | 9.48% | 90.52% |
| 2012 | 9.51% | 90.49% |
| 2013 | 9.73% | 90.27% |
| 2014 | 11.27% | 88.73% |
| 2015 | 9.64% | 90.36% |
| 2016 | 9.79% | 90.21% |
| 2017 | 10.80% | 89.20% |
| 2018 | 7.42% | 92.58% |
| 2019 | 9.42% | 90.58% |
| 2020 | 9.29% | 90.71% |
| 2021 | 13.45% | 86.55% |
Diet technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared diet 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% |
| Diet Technician | 13% | 87% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Diet technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among diet technicians is White, which makes up 62.1% of all diet technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of diet technicians are Black or African American and 12.3% of diet 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%
Diet technician race
| Diet 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% |
Diet technician race and ethnicity over time
See how diet technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Diet 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% |
Diet technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown diet technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino diet technicians have the lowest average salary at $33,274.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,755 |
| White | $34,176 |
| Black or African American | $33,478 |
| Asian | $33,713 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $33,274 |
Average diet technician age
See how the average age of diet technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Diet 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 |
Diet technician age breakdown
The average age of diet technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the diet technician population.
Diet technician age breakdown
| Diet Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Diet technician educational attainment
The most common degree for diet technicians is bachelor's degree, with 66% of diet technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 18% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 18%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Diet technicians by degree level
| Diet technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Diet technician employment statistics
Most diet technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where diet technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where diet technicians work.
Diet technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Diet technician jobs by company type
Employees with the diet technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most diet technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Diet technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 6% |
Diet technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for diet technicians are health care, government and education.
Diet technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
Diet technician turnover and employment statistics
Diet technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for diet technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Diet technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Diet 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 diet technician tenure
The average diet technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,140 diet technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Diet technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Diet technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of diet 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Diet Technician | 6.25% | - |
| Pathology Laboratory Aide | 8.24% | 79,291 |
| Clinical Office Technician | 9.29% | 91,170 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar diet technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 94,542 |
| Pathology Laboratory Aide | 8.24% | 79,291 |
| Clinical Office Technician | 9.29% | 91,170 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Endoscopic Technician | 12.80% | 48,259 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by diet technicians
The most common foreign language among diet technicians is Spanish at 60.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Hindi at 7.8% and French is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 60.8%
- Hindi, 7.8%
- French, 5.9%
- Chinese, 3.9%
- Swahili, 2.0%
- Other, 19.6%
Diet technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.8% |
| Hindi | 7.8% |
| French | 5.9% |
| Chinese | 3.9% |
| Swahili | 2.0% |
| Other | 19.6% |
