Dietetic Technicians

Employment for dietetic technicians is expected to grow 4 percent from 2023 to 2033, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, or about as fast as the average for all careers. It is expected that as the need for dietitians grows, so will the need for technicians assisting them.

This growth is due in part to the strong emphasis placed on nutrition and health in this country and the fact that more health services will be used in future years. The population is growing, and the percentage of older people, who need the most health services, is increasing even faster.

Another reason for the positive outlook for technicians is that health care organizations now realize the advantages of utilizing them for many jobs. Many of the tasks dietitians used to perform can be done well by dietetic technicians, leaving dietitians to do more specialized work. In addition, dietetic technicians are less expensive to hire and are therefore more cost-efficient for the employer. Job opportunities will most likely be best for those technicians who are certified.