Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $50,000Overview
Dietetic technicians work in hospitals, nursing homes, public health nutritional programs, food companies, and other institutional settings that require food-service management and nutritional-care services. They usually work under the direction of a dietitian or nutritionist as members of a team. The two basic types of work for technicians are food-service administration and clinical nutrition. There are approximately 34,800 dietetic technicians employed in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Scientific
Career Ladder
Dietitian
Dietetic Technician
Dietitian Aide
Dietitian Intern
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