Dietetic Technicians
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Dietetic Technicians to increase by 2.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 32,100 to 32,900 jobs. Its estimate of 4,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($37,640), education (Associate's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
32,100
Projected employment (2034)
32,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
4,200
Pay & Preparation
$37,640
Associate's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.38/5) • Active Listening (3.25/5) • Active Learning (3.12/5) • Learning Strategies (3.12/5) • Writing (3.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3.12/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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