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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

29-2051 Dietetic Technicians



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.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 17015$25.22/hr$21.21/hr$22.21/hr$23.53/hr$28.85/hr$31.47/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business ServicesN/AN/A
Education and Health Services120$22.84/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Rochester MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota 10$23.15/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 10$23.15/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 40$18.44/hrN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 130$24.17/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 140$23.84/hrN/A
Minnesota 170$23.53/hr4.5%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria 7,890$21.43/hr4.1%
Bartenders 24,420$13.26/hr5.8%
Cooks, Restaurant 26,080$19.02/hr12.1%


  • Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.
  • Observe patient food intake and report progress and dietary problems to dietician.
  • Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  • Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
  • Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.
  • Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.
  • Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.
  • Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.
  • Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.
  • Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.