DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians
Occupational Description:
Assist in the provision of food service and nutritional programs, under the supervision of a dietitian. May plan and produce meals based on established guidelines, teach principles of food and nutrition, or counsel individuals.| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Minnesota | 220 | 55 | $17.25/hr | $0.81/hr | $10.67/hr | $14.77/hr | $17.45/hr | $20.59/hr | $22.97/hr |
| U S | 23,490 | 634 | $14.34/hr | $0.13/hr | $8.87/hr | $10.34/hr | $13.13/hr | $17.45/hr | $21.93/hr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2010 - 2020 | |
| Teacher Assistants | 30,520 | $27,402/yr | 6.5% |
| Recreation Workers | 5,340 | $11.52/hr | 14.4% |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 5,080 | $8.78/hr | 1.7% |
| Opticians, Dispensing | 1,440 | $16.59/hr | 22.7% |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | 990 | $28.20/hr | 19.0% |
| Farm and Home Management Advisors | 80 | $23.09/hr | 9.5% |
Tasks for Dietetic Technicians
- Guides individuals and families in food selection, preparation, and menu planning, based upon nutritional needs.
- Assists in referrals for continuity of patient care.
- Supervises food production and service.
- Develops job specifications, job descriptions, and work schedules.
- Assists in implementing established cost control procedures.
- Plans menus based on established guidelines.
- Obtains and evaluates dietary histories of individuals to plan nutritional programs.
- Selects, schedules, and conducts orientation and in-service education programs.
- Standardizes recipes and tests new products for use in facility.