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Dietary Aide salary
Average dietary aide salary
$13.46
How much does a dietary aide make?
The average dietary aide salary in the United States is $28,005. Dietary aide salaries typically range between $22,000 and $35,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for dietary aides is $13.46 per hour.
Dietary aide salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Dietary aides earn the highest average salary in Washington.
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Where can a Dietary Aide earn more?
Dietary Aide salary estimates from across the web
Average dietary aide salary by state
The average dietary aide salary in Washington, Oregon, and Maine are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average dietary aide salary states are Alabama, Oklahoma, and Maryland.
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Highest paying states for dietary aides
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine | $32,884 | $15.81 |
| 2 | New York | $32,008 | $15.39 |
| 3 | Oregon | $36,454 | $17.53 |
| 4 | Montana | $28,865 | $13.88 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $30,298 | $14.57 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $31,188 | $14.99 |
| 7 | Washington | $36,793 | $17.69 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $31,061 | $14.93 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $32,222 | $15.49 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $29,365 | $14.12 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $29,957 | $14.40 |
| 12 | Massachusetts | $31,107 | $14.96 |
| 13 | Vermont | $29,466 | $14.17 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $26,349 | $12.67 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $27,285 | $13.12 |
| 16 | South Dakota | $27,166 | $13.06 |
| 17 | Nebraska | $26,511 | $12.75 |
| 18 | California | $32,692 | $15.72 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $26,404 | $12.69 |
| 20 | Nevada | $29,324 | $14.10 |
| 21 | Connecticut | $29,997 | $14.42 |
| 22 | Colorado | $30,080 | $14.46 |
| 23 | Michigan | $25,680 | $12.35 |
| 24 | Ohio | $26,095 | $12.55 |
| 25 | Utah | $28,640 | $13.77 |
| 26 | Indiana | $24,957 | $12.00 |
| 27 | Idaho | $27,308 | $13.13 |
| 28 | Kansas | $24,664 | $11.86 |
| 29 | Alaska | $25,623 | $12.32 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $25,448 | $12.23 |
| 31 | Arizona | $27,439 | $13.19 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $29,149 | $14.01 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $24,935 | $11.99 |
| 34 | Delaware | $27,098 | $13.03 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $25,188 | $12.11 |
| 36 | Iowa | $24,009 | $11.54 |
| 37 | Illinois | $24,646 | $11.85 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $24,602 | $11.83 |
| 39 | District of Columbia | $27,690 | $13.31 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $23,190 | $11.15 |
| 41 | Missouri | $24,431 | $11.75 |
| 42 | Texas | $23,455 | $11.28 |
| 43 | Florida | $23,900 | $11.49 |
| 44 | Tennessee | $19,893 | $9.56 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $23,319 | $11.21 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $21,981 | $10.57 |
| 47 | Georgia | $20,721 | $9.96 |
| 48 | Alabama | $22,342 | $10.74 |
| 49 | Virginia | $23,999 | $11.54 |
| 50 | Maryland | $21,587 | $10.38 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $20,360 | $9.79 |
Highest paying cities for dietary aides
The highest-paying cities for dietary aides are Vancouver, WA, Portland, OR, and Portland, ME.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vancouver, WA | $37,209 | $17.89 |
| 2 | Portland, OR | $36,531 | $17.56 |
| 3 | Portland, ME | $32,945 | $15.84 |
| 4 | Haverstraw, NY | $32,336 | $15.55 |
| 5 | Edison, NJ | $31,051 | $14.93 |
| 6 | Minneapolis, MN | $30,240 | $14.54 |
| 7 | Lafayette, CO | $30,165 | $14.50 |
| 8 | Las Vegas, NV | $29,124 | $14.00 |
| 9 | Phoenix, AZ | $27,507 | $13.22 |
| 10 | Philadelphia, PA | $27,355 | $13.15 |
| 11 | Wilmington, DE | $27,317 | $13.13 |
| 12 | Cleveland, OH | $26,662 | $12.82 |
| 13 | Omaha, NE | $26,477 | $12.73 |
| 14 | Ann Arbor, MI | $25,510 | $12.26 |
| 15 | Goshen, IN | $25,367 | $12.20 |
| 16 | Madison, WI | $25,336 | $12.18 |
| 17 | Raleigh, NC | $24,950 | $12.00 |
| 18 | Chicago, IL | $24,699 | $11.87 |
| 19 | Saint Louis, MO | $24,311 | $11.69 |
| 20 | Jacksonville, FL | $23,978 | $11.53 |
Dietary Aides are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Dietary Aide salary details
A dietary aide's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $35,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a dietary aide's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| Average | $28,005 | $2,334 | $13 |
| 25th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying dietary aide jobs
The highest paying types of dietary aides are clinical dietitian, dietitian, and registered dietitian.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutritionist | $49,877 | $4,156 | $23.98 | 698 |
| Registered Dietitian | $58,227 | $4,852 | $27.99 | 6,144 |
| Dietetic Technician | $32,386 | $2,699 | $15.57 | 5,727 |
| Clinical Dietitian | $59,133 | $4,928 | $28.43 | 57,500 |
| Diet Technician | $33,164 | $2,764 | $15.94 | 24,858 |
| Housekeeping Aide | $29,968 | $2,497 | $14.41 | 113,524 |
Top companies hiring dietary aides now:
Which companies pay dietary aides the most?
Dietary aide salaries at Lifespan and University of Washington are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average dietary aide salary at companies like Valley View Health Center and Flint Hills Community Health Center are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lifespan | $36,224 | $17.42 |
| 2 | University of Washington | $35,469 | $17.05 |
| 3 | Valley View Health Center | $35,075 | $16.86 |
| 4 | Flint Hills Community Health Center | $34,876 | $16.77 |
| 5 | Sutter Health | $33,367 | $16.04 |
| 6 | Chapters Health System | $33,335 | $16.03 |
| 7 | Children's of Alabama | $33,167 | $15.95 |
| 8 | Aurora Behavioral Health System | $33,090 | $15.91 |
| 9 | Era Living | $33,011 | $15.87 |
| 10 | the Montrose Center | $32,975 | $15.85 |
| 11 | Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital | $32,903 | $15.82 |
| 12 | Erickson Senior Living | $32,886 | $15.81 |
| 13 | CenterPointe Hospital | $32,857 | $15.80 |
| 14 | Rolling Hills Hospital | $32,709 | $15.73 |
| 15 | Allina Health | $32,703 | $15.72 |
| 16 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $32,533 | $15.64 |
| 17 | Mercy Corps | $32,510 | $15.63 |
| 18 | American Addiction Centers | $32,500 | $15.63 |
| 19 | Brigham and Women's Hospital | $32,474 | $15.61 |
| 20 | Maine Health/maine Mental Health Partners | $32,376 | $15.57 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Dietary Aide salary trends
The average dietary aide salary has risen by $3,143 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average dietary aide earned $24,862 annually, but today, they earn $28,005 a year. That works out to a 14% change in pay for dietary aides over the last decade.
Compare dietary aide salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average dietary aide salary over time
Compare dietary aide salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Dietary Aide salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,000 | $13.46 | +5.7% |
| 2024 | $26,400 | $12.70 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $25,200 | $12.14 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $24,600 | $11.85 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $24,500 | $11.78 | +1.2% |
Recently added dietary aide salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar Senior Living [Parent | Dietary Aide | Worland, WY | 12/18/2024 | $27,131 |
| Worland Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Dietary Aide | Worland, WY | 12/18/2024 | $27,131 |
| Sapphire at Fernhill | Dietary Aide | Portland, OR | 12/17/2024 | $40,926 |
| LCS Senior Living | Dietary Aide | Cedar Rapids, IA | 12/17/2024 | $27,131 |
| Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | Dietary Aide | Tallahassee, FL | 12/16/2024 | $30,095 |
| Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | Dietary Aide | Saint Louis Park, MN | 12/16/2024 | $35,479 |
| Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | Dietary Aide | Dayton, OH | 12/16/2024 | $30,095 |
| Empres Healthcare Management LLC | Dietary Aide | Casper, WY | 12/16/2024 | $27,131 |
| Epoch Senior Living | Dietary Aide | Pembroke, MA | 12/16/2024 | $50,000 |
| The w Management Group | Dietary Aide | New York, NY | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
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