Dietetic assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Dietetic assistant gender statistics
79.1% of dietetic assistants are women and 20.9% of dietetic assistants are men.
- Female, 79.1%
- Male, 20.9%
Dietetic assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.1% |
| Male | 20.9% |
Dietetic assistant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,241
Female income
$33,940
Dietetic assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dietetic assistant positions over time. Currently, 79.1% of dietetic assistants are female.
Dietetic assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.38% | 84.62% |
| 2011 | 15.12% | 84.88% |
| 2012 | 15.17% | 84.83% |
| 2013 | 15.49% | 84.51% |
| 2014 | 17.77% | 82.23% |
| 2015 | 15.36% | 84.64% |
| 2016 | 15.58% | 84.42% |
| 2017 | 17.07% | 82.93% |
| 2018 | 12.00% | 88.00% |
| 2019 | 15.03% | 84.97% |
| 2020 | 14.84% | 85.16% |
| 2021 | 20.90% | 79.10% |
Dietetic assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared dietetic assistants 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% |
| Dietetic Assistant | 21% | 79% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Dietetic assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dietetic assistants is White, which makes up 62.1% of all dietetic assistants. Comparatively, 14.5% of dietetic assistants are Black or African American and 12.3% of dietetic assistants 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%
Dietetic assistant race
| Dietetic assistant 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% |
Dietetic assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how dietetic assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dietetic assistant 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% |
Dietetic assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown dietetic assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dietetic assistants have the lowest average salary at $32,544.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,267 |
| White | $33,592 |
| Black or African American | $32,780 |
| Asian | $33,053 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,544 |
Average dietetic assistant age
See how the average age of dietetic assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Dietetic assistant 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 |
Dietetic assistant age breakdown
The average age of dietetic assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the dietetic assistant population.
Dietetic assistant age breakdown
| Dietetic Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Dietetic assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for dietetic assistants is bachelor's degree, with 68% of dietetic assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 11% and high school diploma degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Dietetic assistants by degree level
| Dietetic assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Dietetic assistant employment statistics
Most dietetic assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where dietetic assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dietetic assistants work.
Dietetic assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Dietetic assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the dietetic assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dietetic assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Dietetic assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 2% |
Dietetic assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for dietetic assistants are health care, education and manufacturing.
Dietetic assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 63% |
| Education | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Dietetic assistant turnover and employment statistics
Dietetic assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dietetic assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dietetic assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dietetic assistant 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 dietetic assistant tenure
The average dietetic assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 425 dietetic assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Dietetic assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Dietetic assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dietetic assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Dietetic Assistant | 6.25% | - |
| Molecular Laboratory Technologist | 8.24% | 86,280 |
| Information Associate | 9.29% | 65,789 |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Similar dietetic assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Pharmacist Technician | 5.02% | 113,033 |
| Molecular Laboratory Technologist | 8.24% | 86,280 |
| Information Associate | 9.29% | 65,789 |
| Contact Lens Fitter | 12.53% | 3,203 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 21.93% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by dietetic assistants
The most common foreign language among dietetic assistants is Spanish at 87.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 6.3% and Cantonese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 87.5%
- Mandarin, 6.3%
- Cantonese, 6.3%
Dietetic assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 87.5% |
| Mandarin | 6.3% |
| Cantonese | 6.3% |
