What are the main factors that influence a Diet Technician I's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Diet Technician I?

The Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit industry offers the highest average compensation for Diet Technician I roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

How does experience change A Diet Technician 's salary?

A Diet Technician 's salary grows with experience: a Diet Technician I (0-1 years)earns $34,737, a Diet Technician II (1-3 years)earns $38,797, a Dietitian Supervisor (3+ years)earns $56,717, a Dietitian Manager (3-5 years)earns $84,767, a Dietitian Director (5+ years)earns $103,653,

What are the highest paying states for a Diet Technician I?

Diet Technician I salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Diet Technician I roles are District of Columbia $37,978, California $37,834, Massachusetts $37,330. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Diet Technician roles make?

Salaries for Diet Technician level roles vary by specialization: Diet Assistant: $64,787; CAD Support Technician I: $52,682; Field Service Technician I: $46,909; Laboratory Animal Technician I: $41,600; Diet Technician II: $38,310.

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Diet Technician I Salary in Delaware

How much does a Diet Technician I make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Diet Technician I in Delaware is $34,737 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Diet Technician I's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $39,862
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $32,330 to $37,419
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,140

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Diet Technician I Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,419	$3,118	$720	$18
Average	$34,737	$2,895	$668	$17
25th Percentile	$32,330	$2,694	$622	$16

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Key Factors That Influence Diet Technician I Salaries

A Diet Technician I's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Diet Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Diet Technician I's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Diet Technician I (0-1 years): $34,737
Diet Technician II (1-3 years): $38,797
Dietitian Supervisor (3+ years): $56,717
Dietitian Manager (3-5 years): $84,767
Dietitian Director (5+ years): $103,653

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Diet Technician I	0-1 years	$34,737
Diet Technician II	1-3 years	$38,797
Dietitian Supervisor	3+ years	$56,717
Dietitian Manager	3-5 years	$84,767
Dietitian Director	5+ years	$103,653

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How Do Diet Technician I Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Diet Technician Is. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,978.
California: $37,834.
Massachusetts: $37,330.

District of Columbia $37,978 California $37,834 Massachusetts $37,330 Washington $37,193 New Jersey $37,179 Alaska $37,131 Connecticut $36,657 New York $36,465

Hawaii $35,851 Rhode Island $35,563 Maryland $35,368 Minnesota $35,100 Colorado $34,997 Illinois $34,963 Oregon $34,833 Delaware $34,737

New Hampshire $34,676 Virginia $34,541 Pennsylvania $34,147 Nevada $33,948 North Dakota $33,883 Michigan $33,780 Wisconsin $33,742 Vermont $33,666

Texas $33,457 Maine $33,443 Arizona $33,423 Ohio $33,399 Georgia $33,083 Indiana $32,926 Wyoming $32,895 Utah $32,847

Iowa $32,826 Kansas $32,661 Louisiana $32,613 North Carolina $32,596 Missouri $32,589 Florida $32,456 Montana $32,384 Nebraska $32,315

Kentucky $32,277 South Carolina $32,140 Tennessee $32,054 Idaho $32,020 New Mexico $31,770 Oklahoma $31,715 Alabama $31,512 South Dakota $31,173

Arkansas $30,988 West Virginia $30,888 Mississippi $30,590

Top Paying Cities for Diet Technician Is

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $34,580
Little Creek: $34,833
Magnolia: $34,783

Lincoln, DE $34,580 Little Creek, DE $34,833 Magnolia, DE $34,783 Milford, DE $34,668 Marydel, DE $34,725 Millsboro, DE $34,435 Millville, DE $34,488 Milton, DE $34,548

Nassau, DE $34,573 Ocean View, DE $34,482 Rehoboth Beach, DE $34,549 Seaford, DE $34,568 Selbyville, DE $34,425 Smyrna, DE $34,857 Viola, DE $34,697 Woodside, DE $34,790

Bear, DE $34,710 Newark, DE $34,697 Claymont, DE $34,768 Delaware City, DE $34,731 Hockessin, DE $34,694 Kirkwood, DE $34,725 Middletown, DE $34,738 Montchanin, DE $34,702

New Castle, DE $34,707 Odessa, DE $34,755 Port Penn, DE $34,779 Rockland, DE $34,705 Saint Georges, DE $34,727 Townsend, DE $34,781 Winterthur, DE $34,709 Lewes, DE $34,561

Wilmington, DE $34,695 Dover, DE $34,833 Dover Afb, DE $34,650 Bethany Beach, DE $34,446 Bethel, DE $34,482 Bridgeville, DE $34,563 Camden Wyoming, DE $34,735 Cheswold, DE $34,822

Clayton, DE $34,823 Dagsboro, DE $34,422 Delmar, DE $34,367 Ellendale, DE $34,471 Felton, DE $34,665 Fenwick Island, DE $34,430 Frankford, DE $34,370 Frederica, DE $34,700

Georgetown, DE $34,409 Greenwood, DE $34,569 Harbeson, DE $34,446 Harrington, DE $34,621 Hartly, DE $34,729 Houston, DE $34,572 Kenton, DE $34,825 Laurel, DE $34,388

Yorklyn, DE $34,704

Diet Technician I Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Diet Technician I salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $37,085. While startup companies pay approximate $31,531.

Diet Technician I Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$31,531
Growth Stage	51~500	$33,305
Established	501~5000	$35,859
Enterprise	5000+	$37,085

Diet Technician I Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Diet Technician I roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Diet Technician positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Diet Technician I as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Diet Technician I

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit	$39,947	$19.0	15%

Diet Technician I Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Diet Technician I's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$32,330

Average $34,737/year

$37,419

$2,694

Average $2,895/month

$3,118

$622

Average $668/week

$720

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Average $17/hour

$18

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$37,419	$3,118	$720	$18
Average	$34,737	$2,895	$668	$17
25th Percentile	$32,330	$2,694	$622	$16

Diet Technician I Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Diet Technician I, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Diet Technician II role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $38,797 - a projected growth of 12% over your current level.

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