Home / Compare / Dietetic Technicians vs. Registered Nurses Salary comparison Dietetic Technicians vs. Registered Nurses: Salary Comparison Dietetic Technicians earn a median salary of $37,040/year, while Registered Nurses earn $93,600/year — a difference of $56,560. Registered Nurses earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.
Dietetic Technicians
Registered Nurses
Median salary
$37,040
$93,600
Hourly rate
$17.81/hr
$45/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$28,280
$66,030
Senior level (90th %)
$53,440
$135,320
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
29,950
3,282,010
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
4.9%
Category
Healthcare
Healthcare
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
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