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Dietetic Technicians Salary in Florida

The median pay for a dietetic technicians in Florida is $34,430/year ($16.55/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $44K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$34K
Median annual
$16.55/hr
Hourly rate
$30K
Entry level (10th %)
$44K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $34K get you in Florida?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,475/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,658/mo
Rent as % of take-home67% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$34,926/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$817/mo

About dietetic technicians

U.S. employed: 1,800
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Florida

Bar chart showing Dietetic Technicians salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $30,250, 25th percentile $31,760, median $34,430, 75th percentile $37,040, 90th percentile $44,240. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$30K25th$32KMedian$34K75th$37K90th$44K
Bar chart showing Dietetic Technicians salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $30,250, 25th percentile $31,760, median $34,430, 75th percentile $37,040, 90th percentile $44,240. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level dietetic technicians (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $44K or more, a $14K spread from bottom to top.

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Dietetic Technicians salary by metro in Florida

10 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Cape Coral-Fort Myers$37K+8%110
Naples-Marco Island$36K+4%40
Port St. Lucie$36K+3%60
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater$36K+3%210
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach$35K+3%150
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$34K-1%480
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota$34K-1%140
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$34K-3%160
Tallahassee$32K-6%30
Jacksonville$32K-7%120

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Frequently asked questions

How much do dietetic technicians make in Florida?

The median is $34,430 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,250, and experienced dietetic technicians can clear $44,240. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $34K enough to live in Florida?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,475/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 67% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a dietetic technicians salary go in Florida?

Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median dietetic technicians salary is worth about $34,926 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do dietetic technicians get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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