Dietetic Technicians Salary in Kentucky

Dietetic technicians in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $41,120 a year) and the least in Louisville ($30,420), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the dietetic technicians average at $30,360 and the median at $28,970 for 430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $40,630.

Dietetic Technicians average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$41,120
Louisville$30,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$41,120	$36,750	$30,850	$32,768	93
Louisville	$30,420	$28,970	$27,730	$25,006	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). 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 Kentucky

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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