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Dietetic Technicians Salary in New Jersey

The median pay for a dietetic technicians in New Jersey is $37,850/year ($18.2/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $48K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New Jersey. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$38K
Median annual
$18.2/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$48K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $38K get you in New Jersey?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,651/mo
Median 2BR rent-$2,067/mo
Rent as % of take-home78% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$38,101/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$584/mo

About dietetic technicians

U.S. employed: 730
Category: Healthcare

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New Jersey

Bar chart showing Dietetic Technicians salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $31,950, 25th percentile $36,160, median $37,850, 75th percentile $41,740, 90th percentile $47,600. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$36KMedian$38K75th$42K90th$48K
Bar chart showing Dietetic Technicians salary percentiles in New Jersey: 10th percentile $31,950, 25th percentile $36,160, median $37,850, 75th percentile $41,740, 90th percentile $47,600. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level dietetic technicians (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $38K. Top earners bring in $48K or more, a $16K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do dietetic technicians make in New Jersey?

The median is $37,850 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $31,950, and experienced dietetic technicians can clear $47,600. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $38K enough to live in New Jersey?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,651/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,067/month, which eats 78% 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 New Jersey?

New Jersey 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 $38,101 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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