SOC 29-2051 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Dietetic Technicians — Maine
Maine
Median pay for this occupation in Maine comes to $42,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $37,640 by 12.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Maine comes to $42,320 a year, ahead of the national median of $37,640 by 12.4%. Pay ranges from under $39,260 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,820 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,820 to $43,870.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.31 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Maine ranks number 10th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 634 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 562nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,260 | +4.3% |
| 25th | $40,820 | +8.4% |
| Median (50th) | $42,320 | +12.4% |
| 75th | $43,870 | +16.6% |
| 90th | $50,820 | +35.0% |
| Mean | $43,920 | +16.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maine run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $42,320 goes as far as $43,584 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$42,320as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,584US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $42,320 a year, 12.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,260 to $50,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 45 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Dietetic Technicians in Maine?
The median annual wage is $42,320, or $20.35 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $37,640, so pay in Maine is 12.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Maine earns more than $50,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,260 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Maine. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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