Dietetic Technicians in Illinois

Get the information you need to know about working as a Dietetic Technician.

You’re in luck! Jobs for Dietetic Technicians in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

• Projected employment for Dietetic Technicians in Illinois is growing slower than average.

• Dietetic Technicians in Illinois earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

What Major Will Prepare You For a Dietetic Technician Career?

• Family, Consumer & Human Sciences
• Food, Nutrition & Related Services
• Food & Nutrition
• Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies
• Nutrition Science
• Nutrition Sciences
• Health Professions
• Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
• Dietetics/Dietitian
• Dietetic Technician
• Dietitian Assistant

How Many Dietetic Technicians Work in Illinois?

In 2018, there were 4,440 Dietetic Technicians working in the state.

There were 4,600 Dietetic Technicians employed in this state in 2017.

That’s a decline of 160 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

The typical state has 320 Dietetic Technicians working in it, which means Illinois has more Dietetic Technicians than average.

Job Projections for Illinois

Jobs for Dietetic Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 4.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.3%.

Illinois Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 190 annual job openings, and 2,340 total jobs in 2026 for Dietetic Technicians in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 3,000 annual jobs and 36,500 total jobs in 2026.

What do Dietetic Technicians Make in Illinois?

In 2018 wages for Dietetic Technicians ranged from $18,680 to $37,500 with $22,930 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $8.98 to $18.03. The median hourly rate was $11.02.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $10.61 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.41.

The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Illinois Metros for Dietetic Technicians

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Dietetic Technicians.

Metro	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI	2,270	$24,010
St. Louis, MO-IL	550	$24,280
Peoria, IL	260	$20,870
Rockford, IL	210	$23,550
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	120	$23,540
Decatur, IL	100	$19,610
Springfield, IL	70	$22,110

Top States for Dietetic Technicians Employment

The table below shows the states where most Dietetic Technicians work.

State	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
California	5,250	$31,600
Illinois	4,440	$22,930
Texas	2,810	$23,780
Massachusetts	1,830	$32,440
Florida	1,600	$26,900
Arizona	1,350	$28,020
Ohio	1,330	$26,390
Pennsylvania	1,220	$29,090
New York	1,090	$41,880
Michigan	1,070	$24,690
Missouri	1,070	$21,190
Tennessee	850	$23,870
Utah	810	$24,440
Oklahoma	710	$23,010
South Carolina	670	$23,220
Louisiana	490	$22,610
Washington	490	$36,250
Iowa	460	$25,150
New Jersey	440	$33,410
Virginia	410	$31,810

Below are the states where Dietetic Technicians get paid the most:

State	Annual Median Salary
Oregon	$45,060
Rhode Island	$43,150
New York	$41,880
Alaska	$41,060
Washington	$36,250
Minnesota	$35,450
Nevada	$33,910
Maryland	$33,440
New Jersey	$33,410
Massachusetts	$32,440

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References

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

More about our data sources and methodologies.