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Dietetic Technicians

General Information

Description

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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Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$33,960

Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.

$55,340

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State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$18,600
$54,220
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Associate's degree 34%
  • Post-secondary certificate 26%
  • Some college 14%
  • Less than high school 9%
  • High school 7%
  • Bachelor's degree 6%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Social — You have an interest in helping, teaching, advising, assisting or providing service to others.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Education and Training
  • Administrative
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics

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