Dietetic Technicians Salary in Illinois

Dietetic technicians in Illinois earn the most in Chicago (average $42,800 a year) and the least in Rockford ($38,760), across the 2 Illinois metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dietetic technicians average at $42,480 and the median at $42,550 for 590 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,630.

Dietetic Technicians average salary by city in Illinois

Chicago$42,800
Rockford$38,760

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Chicago	$42,800	$43,560	$39,010	$34,592	104
Rockford	$38,760	$36,490	$36,490	$31,546	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Dietetic Technicians salary in other states

Dietetic Technicians salary by city and state

More about pay in Illinois

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2051.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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