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Job outlook for dietetic technicians, registered in the United States
Dietetic technician, registered job and salary trends over time
Dietetic technician, registered jobs over time
Dietetic technician, registered job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 755 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 924 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,021 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,172 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,166 | 0.00% |
Average dietetic technician, registered salary over time
Dietetic technician, registered salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $32,325 | $15.54 | +6.0% |
| 2024 | $30,489 | $14.66 | +4.6% |
| 2023 | $29,137 | $14.01 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $28,449 | $13.68 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $28,288 | $13.60 | +1.2% |
Dietetic technician, registered jobs by state
Most common states for dietetic technicians, registered
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 64 | 1% |
| 2 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 59 | 1% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 58 | 1% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 34 | 1% |
| 5 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 17 | 1% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 7 | 1% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 4 | 1% |
| 8 | California | 39,536,653 | 130 | 0% |
| 9 | New York | 19,849,399 | 27 | 0% |
| 10 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 11 | 0% |
| 11 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 6 | 0% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 6 | 0% |
| 13 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 6 | 0% |
| 14 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 3 | 0% |
| 15 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 3 | 0% |
| 16 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 3 | 0% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 2 | 0% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 2 | 0% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 0 | 0% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 0 | 0% |
Most common cities for dietetic technicians, registered
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | 3 | 2% | $31,939 |
| 2 | Jonesboro | 1 | 1% | $26,645 |
| 3 | Lansing | 1 | 1% | $31,921 |
| 4 | Olathe | 1 | 1% | $28,829 |
| 5 | Palo Alto | 1 | 1% | $38,756 |
| 6 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $30,497 |
Dietetic Technician, Registered job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of dietetic technician, registered experts
Arkansas State University
Eric West
Assistant Professor, Dietetics ProgramArkansas State University
College of Nursing & Health Professions
What skills stand out on Dietetic Technician, Registered resumes?
Eric West: I believe that with any healthcare position, the ability to work professionally with others, respecting other professions, and understanding the roles and responsibilities of others is important. I also value leadership skills when reviewing resumes. Don't confuse this with management experience. Facilities need leaders of all kinds, not necessarily those that sit in the big office. Frontline associates need someone close by they can rely on to provide answers, feedback, and guidance. That skill will get you far in life.
What soft skills should all Dietetic Technicians, Registered possess?
Eric West: I believe that emotional intelligence is the greatest soft skill a person can learn and master. This will enable them to objectively gauge their own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. They can gain the ability to mitigate conflicts and focus on creating equitable solutions. This soft skill can also assist in developing their ability to become a leader.
Another would be flexibility. Maintaining a rigid schedule can have benefits, but unfortunately, that's not how the world works. We have all seen this in the past 18 months, and flexibility has come into play almost daily. Workloads have to the shifted or reassigned completely. At the end of the day, anyone working in healthcare has the same goal; to provide optimal care for patients. Personally speaking, in the hospital setting, I would easily go from reviewing the end-of-the-month financial data to peeling potatoes, to visiting patients, to washing dishes. You need to be fluid and willing to jump in where needed.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Dietetic Technicians, Registered?
Eric West: Regarding hard skills, I like to see computer and technological skills. This is imperative today with the high reliability of electronic medical records and health informatics. A potential employee would need the necessary skills to navigate these programs and promptly complete proper charting.
Another hard skill I focus on is project management skills. When working in the hospital setting, I split my day into two parts; 80% completing daily responsibilities and 20% working on projects that would move the department forward. That 20% might be dedicated to developing tactics to improve patient satisfaction, employee satisfaction, process improvement endeavors, etc.
What skills will help Dietetic Technicians, Registered earn the most?
Eric West: I honestly believe that leadership skills will get you're the farthest in life. Not many people truly like working for a 'manager,' but almost all will follow a leader. A true leader in the workplace puts the needs, both professionally and personally (to an extent, of course) before their own. Servant leadership flips the organizational chart and places more decision-making ability and autonomy on the employee. I would always tell my staff that 90% of the issues that would come through our department, they see first instead of me, and they likely had the best solution to prevent them from happening in the future. This also requires active listening skills in order to make them feel heard and valued.