Dietitian assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Dietitian assistant gender statistics
82.4% of dietitian assistants are women and 17.6% of dietitian assistants are men.
- Female, 82.4%
- Male, 17.6%
Dietitian assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 82.4% |
| Male | 17.6% |
Dietitian assistant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$33,234
Female income
$33,932
Dietitian assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in dietitian assistant positions over time. Currently, 82.4% of dietitian assistants are female.
Dietitian assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.84% | 87.16% |
| 2011 | 12.62% | 87.38% |
| 2012 | 12.66% | 87.34% |
| 2013 | 12.94% | 87.06% |
| 2014 | 14.91% | 85.09% |
| 2015 | 12.83% | 87.17% |
| 2016 | 13.01% | 86.99% |
| 2017 | 14.30% | 85.70% |
| 2018 | 9.95% | 90.05% |
| 2019 | 12.54% | 87.46% |
| 2020 | 12.38% | 87.62% |
| 2021 | 17.65% | 82.35% |
Dietitian assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared dietitian 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% |
| Dietitian Assistant | 18% | 82% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Dietitian assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among dietitian assistants is White, which makes up 62.1% of all dietitian assistants. Comparatively, 14.5% of dietitian assistants are Black or African American and 12.3% of dietitian 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%
Dietitian assistant race
| Dietitian 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% |
Dietitian assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how dietitian assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Dietitian 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% |
Dietitian assistant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,259 |
| White | $33,584 |
| Black or African American | $32,773 |
| Asian | $33,046 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $32,537 |
Average dietitian assistant age
See how the average age of dietitian assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Dietitian 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 |
Dietitian assistant age breakdown
The average age of dietitian assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the dietitian assistant population.
Dietitian assistant age breakdown
| Dietitian Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 23% |
Dietitian assistant educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Dietitian assistants by degree level
| Dietitian assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Dietitian assistant employment statistics
Most dietitian assistants work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where dietitian assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where dietitian assistants work.
Dietitian assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 36% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Dietitian assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the dietitian assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most dietitian assistants prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Dietitian assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 5% |
Dietitian assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for dietitian assistants are health care, education and retail.
Dietitian assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 70% |
| Education | 10% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Dietitian assistant turnover and employment statistics
Dietitian assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for dietitian assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Dietitian assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Dietitian 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 dietitian assistant tenure
The average dietitian assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 680 dietitian assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Dietitian assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Dietitian assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of dietitian 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Dietitian Assistant | 6.25% | - |
| Contract Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 51,701 |
| Public Health Registrar | 9.29% | 57,761 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Similar dietitian assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Compounding Technician | 5.02% | 59,500 |
| Contract Laboratory Technician | 8.24% | 51,701 |
| Public Health Registrar | 9.29% | 57,761 |
| Dispensing Optician Apprentice | 12.53% | 9,965 |
| Scrub Technician | 12.80% | 71,220 |
| Senior Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 21.93% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by dietitian assistants
The most common foreign language among dietitian assistants is Spanish at 68.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 9.4% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 68.8%
- Mandarin, 9.4%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- Cantonese, 6.3%
- German, 3.1%
- Other, 6.1%
Dietitian assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 68.8% |
| Mandarin | 9.4% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| Cantonese | 6.3% |
| German | 3.1% |
| Other | 6.1% |
