Dietetic Technicians pay range in Lansing
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,990 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in Lansing earn between $34,370 and $38,000.
- $30K10th
- $34K25th
- $37KMedian
- $38K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
| Median | $37,010 | $3,084 | $17.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,370 | $2,864 | $16.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,000 | $3,167 | $18.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in Lansing vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in Lansing earn about the same as the Michigan average ($36,210) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | $36,410 | $37,010 | $30,440 | $39,990 | 100 |
| Michigan | $36,210 | $36,420 | $30,730 | $39,680 | 3,060 |
| 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 Lansing
On the average salary of $36,410, a single filer in Lansing takes home about $29,828 a year, or $2,486 a month and $1,147 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Is Lansing a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lansing area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.0), so the average $36,410 buys what about $38,330 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lansing ($52,800). A typical home costs $250,377, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in other Michigan cities
Lansing ranks 5th of 6 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($37,940).
- Ann Arbor$37,940
- Jackson$37,920
- Traverse City$37,800
- Detroit$36,540
- Lansing$36,410
- Grand Rapids$36,380
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 Lansing: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in Lansing?
$17.51 an hour on average, and $17.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in Lansing?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,370, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in Lansing?
About $29,828 a year ($2,486 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,410. Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
Do dietetic technicians earn more in Lansing than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less 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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI (29620). 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). Includes Lansing's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.25, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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