Dietetic Technicians pay range in Louisville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $36,680 or more. The middle half of dietetic technicians in Louisville earn between $27,730 and $32,820.
- $26K10th
- $28K25th
- $29KMedian
- $33K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,420 | $2,535 | $14.62 |
| Median | $28,970 | $2,414 | $13.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,730 | $2,311 | $13.33 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $32,820 | $2,735 | $15.78 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Dietetic Technicians pay in Louisville vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Dietetic technicians in Louisville earn about the same as the Kentucky average ($30,360) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($40,630). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $37,640.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $30,420 | $28,970 | $26,210 | $36,680 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $30,360 | $28,970 | $22,580 | $38,250 | 430 |
| 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 Louisville
On the average salary of $30,420, a single filer in Louisville takes home about $25,006 a year, or $2,084 a month and $962 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IN | $25,740 | $2,145 |
| Working in KY | $25,006 | $2,084 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Is Louisville a good place for dietetic technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Louisville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.1), so the average $30,420 buys what about $32,684 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Louisville ($48,370). A typical home costs $283,232, or 9.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Dietetic Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Louisville ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Lexington pays the most ($41,120).
- Lexington$41,120
- Louisville$30,420
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 Louisville: questions
How much do dietetic technicians make an hour in Louisville?
$14.62 an hour on average, and $13.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level dietetic technicians salary in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,730, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the dietetic technicians take-home pay in Louisville?
About $25,006 a year ($2,084 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,420. Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
Do dietetic technicians earn more in Louisville than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN (31140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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