Dietetic Technicians pay range in Chicago
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,420 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in Chicago earn between $39,010 and $45,860.
- $34K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,800 | $3,567 | $20.58 |
| Median | $43,560 | $3,630 | $20.94 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,010 | $3,251 | $18.75 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,860 | $3,822 | $22.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in Chicago vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in Chicago earn about the same as the Illinois average ($42,480) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is +16% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $42,800 | $43,560 | $34,020 | $49,420 | 450 |
| Illinois | $42,480 | $42,550 | $36,490 | $49,840 | 590 |
| United States | $40,630 | $37,640 | $29,720 | $54,020 | 31,560 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Dietetic Technicians salary after taxes in Chicago
On the average salary of $42,800, a single filer in Chicago takes home about $34,592 a year, or $2,883 a month and $1,330 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $35,316 | $2,943 |
| Working in IL | $34,592 | $2,883 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Chicago a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chicago area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.6), so the average $42,800 buys what about $41,315 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Chicago ($54,720). A typical home costs $353,998, or 8.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Chicago ranks 1st of 2 Illinois metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Chicago$42,800
- Rockford$38,760
Highest-paying cities for dietetic technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($57,970).
- San Jose, CA$57,970
- Portland, OR$57,790
- Tucson, AZ$57,640
- Albany, NY$54,710
- San Francisco, CA$53,540
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Dietetic Technicians salary in Chicago: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in Chicago?
$20.58 an hour on average, and $20.94 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in Chicago?
About $34,592 a year ($2,883 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,800.
Do dietetic technicians earn more in Chicago than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($40,630).
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; area Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (16980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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