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Will AI replace dietetic technicians?AI replacement risk 35% and how the work is changing

United States Healthcare Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$37,640
25th–75th pct. $33,880–$45,750
Top pay (est.)
$70,200
Top 10% $54,020
Pay in 5 years
$43,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$50,800est.
$43,700–$59,000
Outlook score
50/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
35%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+2.7%
4,200 openings / yr

Will AI replace Dietetic Technicians? AI replacement risk

35%
Low
Ranked #305 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Dietetic Technicians

Key skills

Monitoring
3.9
Service Orientation
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.2
Speaking
3.2
Social Perceptiveness
3.1
Active Listening
3.1
Writing
3.1
Coordination
3.1

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.6
Education and Training
5.2
Administrative
4.5
English Language
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.2
Administration and Management
4.0
Production and Processing
3.7
Mathematics
3.6

What the work involves

Identifying Objects, Actions, and EventsHandling and Moving ObjectsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsAssisting and Caring for OthersMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionNear VisionDeductive ReasoningCategory FlexibilityFluency of Ideas

Education of workers

Associate's degree
35%
Post-secondary certificate
27%
Some college
15%
Less than high school
10%
High school diploma
8%
Bachelor's degree
7%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
45%
1–3 months
27%
3–6 months
22%
1–2 years
7%

Related work experience

1–2 years
34%
None
25%
2–4 years
21%
Up to 1 month
11%
6–12 months
10%

Job Zone 3 — medium preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.