Dietetic Technicians pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,430 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in South Bend earn between $33,100 and $38,430.
- $28K10th
- $33K25th
- $35KMedian
- $38K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,870 | $2,906 | $16.76 |
| Median | $35,190 | $2,932 | $16.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $33,100 | $2,758 | $15.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,430 | $3,202 | $18.48 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in South Bend earn about the same as the Indiana average ($34,640) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $34,870 | $35,190 | $27,770 | $38,430 | 60 |
| Indiana | $34,640 | $31,660 | $27,570 | $45,820 | 690 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $34,870, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $28,589 a year, or $2,382 a month and $1,100 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $28,963 | $2,414 |
| Working in IN | $28,589 | $2,382 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $34,870 buys what about $37,552 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 6.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 2nd of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job; Indianapolis pays the most ($37,850).
- Indianapolis$37,850
- South Bend$34,870
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 South Bend: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in South Bend?
$16.77 an hour on average, and $16.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $27,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $33,100, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in South Bend?
About $28,589 a year ($2,382 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,870. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do dietetic technicians earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.07, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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