Dietetic technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Dietetic technician demographics by:
Dietetic technician gender statistics
87.8% of dietetic technicians are women and 12.2% of dietetic technicians are men.
- Female, 87.8%
- Male, 12.2%
Dietetic technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.8% |
| Male | 12.2% |
Dietetic technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,176
Female income
$33,843
Dietetic technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dietetic technician positions over time. Currently, 87.8% of dietetic technicians are female.
Dietetic technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.71% | 91.29% |
| 2011 | 8.55% | 91.45% |
| 2012 | 8.58% | 91.42% |
| 2013 | 8.77% | 91.23% |
| 2014 | 10.19% | 89.81% |
| 2015 | 8.70% | 91.30% |
| 2016 | 8.83% | 91.17% |
| 2017 | 9.75% | 90.25% |
| 2018 | 6.68% | 93.32% |
| 2019 | 8.49% | 91.51% |
| 2020 | 8.38% | 91.62% |
| 2021 | 12.18% | 87.82% |
Dietetic technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared 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% |
| Dietetic Technician | 12% | 88% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Dietetic technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dietetic technicians is White, which makes up 62.1% of all dietetic technicians. Comparatively, 14.5% of dietetic technicians are Black or African American and 12.3% of 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%
Dietetic technician race
| 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% |
Dietetic technician race and ethnicity over time
See how dietetic technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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% |
Dietetic technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown dietetic technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino dietetic technicians have the lowest average salary at $32,509.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,154 |
| White | $33,510 |
| Black or African American | $32,735 |
| Asian | $32,996 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,509 |
Average dietetic technician age
See how the average age of dietetic technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
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 |
Dietetic technician age breakdown
The average age of dietetic technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the dietetic technician population.
Dietetic technician age breakdown
| Dietetic Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Dietetic technician educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Associate, 27%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Dietetic technicians by degree level
| Dietetic technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Dietetic technician employment statistics
Most dietetic technicians work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where dietetic technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dietetic technicians work.
Dietetic technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 35% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Dietetic technician jobs by company type
Employees with the dietetic technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dietetic technicians prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Dietetic technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 7% |
Dietetic technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for dietetic technicians are health care, education and government.
Dietetic technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 73% |
| Education | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
Dietetic technician turnover and employment statistics
Dietetic technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dietetic technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dietetic technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | 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 dietetic technician tenure
The average dietetic technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,300 dietetic technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Dietetic technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Dietetic technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Dietetic Technician | 6.25% | - |
| Zoning Technician | 8.24% | 45,452 |
| Medical Claims Specialist | 9.29% | 82,897 |
| Optical Manager | 12.53% | 6,274 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Similar dietetic technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Technician Internship | 5.02% | 96,053 |
| Zoning Technician | 8.24% | 45,452 |
| Medical Claims Specialist | 9.29% | 82,897 |
| Optical Manager | 12.53% | 6,274 |
| Obstetrics Technician | 12.80% | 55,214 |
| Director Of Nuclear Medicine | 21.93% | 18,169 |
Foreign languages spoken by dietetic technicians
The most common foreign language among dietetic technicians is Spanish at 58.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 6.3% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 4.8%.
- Spanish, 58.7%
- French, 6.3%
- Mandarin, 4.8%
- Russian, 4.8%
- German, 3.2%
- Other, 22.2%
Dietetic technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.7% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Mandarin | 4.8% |
| Russian | 4.8% |
| German | 3.2% |
| Other | 22.2% |
