DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians
Occupational 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.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southeast Minnesota | 20 | 10 | $20.61/hr | $1.75/hr | $16.12/hr | $17.27/hr | $19.18/hr | $23.79/hr | $28.25/hr |
| Minnesota | 210 | 18 | $18.47/hr | $0.50/hr | $14.01/hr | $15.70/hr | $17.88/hr | $21.07/hr | $24.30/hr |
| U S | 29,230 | 789 | $15.15/hr | $0.11/hr | $9.81/hr | $11.50/hr | $13.80/hr | $17.66/hr | $22.84/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Recreation Workers | 910 | $13.47/hr | 15.4% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 550 | $11.67/hr | 21.3% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 180 | $30.67/hr | 7.7% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 170 | $17.61/hr | 3.0% |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Tasks for Dietetic Technicians
- Guides individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs.
- Assists in referrals for continuity of patient care.
- Supervises food production and service.
- Develops job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
- Assists in implementing established cost control procedures.
- Plans menus based on established guidelines.
- Obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
- Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service education programs.
- Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use in facility.
