Dietetic Technicians pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,060 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in Memphis earn between $41,490 and $45,930.
- $41K10th
- $41K25th
- $41KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,490 | $3,541 | $20.43 |
| Median | $41,490 | $3,458 | $19.95 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,490 | $3,458 | $19.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,930 | $3,828 | $22.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in Memphis earn 5% more than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $42,490 | $41,490 | $41,490 | $49,060 | 70 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $42,490, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $36,321 a year, or $3,027 a month and $1,397 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $36,321 | $3,027 |
| Working in MS | $35,353 | $2,946 |
| Working in AR | $35,236 | $2,936 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $42,490 buys what about $46,095 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Little Rock, AR$33,640
- St. Louis, MO$38,380
- Louisville, KY$30,420
- Atlanta, GA$41,020
- Pensacola, FL$33,080
- Lexington, KY$41,120
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 Memphis: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in Memphis?
$20.43 an hour on average, and $19.95 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in Memphis?
About $36,321 a year ($3,027 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,490. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do dietetic technicians earn more in Memphis 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.56, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.56).
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