Dietetic technicians encourage patients and clients to lead healthy lifestyles by promoting healthy eating during counseling sessions. They advise clients and their families on what to eat per time and how to make the most of their diets. They earn an average sum of $31,000 per annum or $15 per hour.
Dietetic technicians work under the supervision of nutritionists/dietitians, and they help plan and prepare meals that are nutritionally rich and enjoyable. They work in various industries and perform roles suited to their specific places of work. Recording the nutritional condition of patients and preserving those records are essential to a dietetic technician's job.
Dietetic technicians typically have associate's or bachelor's degree and have been awarded the Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) certificate through a national examination held by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). However, some states require dietetic technicians to have a certified license and experience in a related field.
1. Maine
Total Dietetic Technician Jobs:
200
Highest 10% Earn:
$49,000
Location Quotient:
2.21
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$46,660
Avg. Salary
