Careers · Dietetic Technicians · California
Dietetic Technicians in California
Dietetic technicians assist dietitians in providing food service and nutrition programs. They plan and prepare meals according to established dietary guidelines, teach nutrition principles, and counsel clients on food choices In California the median pay is $46,410 a year, 23% above the national median of $37,640.
$46,410median pay in California, per year
$38,340–$52,270middle half earn
6,310employed in California
$37,640U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a certificate or training program.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning StrategiesMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematics (knowledge)Public Safety and SecurityAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Dietetic Technicians.
Licenses and training in California
Dietetic Technicians pay in other states
Oregon · $54,670New York · $50,420Colorado · $47,810Minnesota · $47,610Washington · $47,000Arizona · $45,970Hawaii · $43,580Illinois · $42,550Maine · $42,320Connecticut · $42,040
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against dietetic technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 29-2051.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.