Dietetic Technicians pay range in Milwaukee
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,060 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in Milwaukee earn between $38,530 and $44,110.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $44KMedian
- $44K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,510 | $3,542 | $20.44 |
| Median | $44,080 | $3,673 | $21.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,530 | $3,211 | $18.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,110 | $3,676 | $21.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in Milwaukee vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in Milwaukee earn 6% more than the Wisconsin average ($40,020) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | $42,510 | $44,080 | $37,250 | $46,060 | 110 |
| Wisconsin | $40,020 | $38,750 | $33,640 | $45,770 | 410 |
| 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 Milwaukee
On the average salary of $42,510, a single filer in Milwaukee takes home about $35,129 a year, or $2,927 a month and $1,351 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Milwaukee a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Milwaukee area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $42,510 buys what about $43,853 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Milwaukee ($51,160). A typical home costs $390,238, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Milwaukee ranks 1st of 3 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
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 Milwaukee: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in Milwaukee?
$20.44 an hour on average, and $21.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,530, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in Milwaukee?
About $35,129 a year ($2,927 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,510.
Do dietetic technicians earn more in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI (33340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.69, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.69).
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