The Average Salary of a Dietitian Technician
Dietitian technicians, also called dietetics, counsel people on proper diet and nutrition, often as a way to control a health issue, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Dietetics plan meals and oversee meal preparation in clinical settings such as hospitals and nursing homes. Dietetics earn an hourly wage plus overtime, and some report annual bonuses as well, according to Payscale.
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National Salary Average
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As of 2010, dietetic technicians earn between $13 and $16 an hour, according to Payscale. They also earn overtime pay, which ranges from $18 to nearly $25 an hour. Annual bonuses add to this income for some. Dietetic technicians report receiving between $100 and $2,000 a year in bonus salary.
Medical Benefits
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As of 2010, 96 percent of dietetic technicians are women. As of 2010, 69 percent of dietitians report receiving medical benefits, 60 percent report getting dental benefits, while 47 percent say they also receive visionary benefits. Twenty-nine percent of all dietitians responding to Payscale's survey report are not receiving any benefits at all.
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Opportunity for Advancement
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Dietetic technicians who choose to specialize open the opportunity for advancing their careers, says the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of 2010. They may choose to specialize in such areas as diabetic, pediatric or cardiovascular dietetics. Dietetics also have the opportunity to advance into managerial positions within a hospital or health care setting. Some choose self-employment, while others move into sales positions with food or medical manufacturers.
Job Outlook
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth rate of eight percent through the coming decade between 2008 and 2018. This growth is attributed to an interest in preventative care, including avoiding disease through nutrition. Also, with more insurance companies providing coverage for nutritional care, people are making use of dietetic technicians more so than in the past.
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