Dietary Aide Salary Guide
Average Dietary Aide Salary
$29.97/hour
The average salary for a Dietary Aide is $29.97 per hour. This is 78% lower than the practicing US average of $53.42.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Salaries for Dietary Aide compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages
$29.97/hour
78% lower than the practicing US average.
$53.42/hour
United States
Where do Dietary Aides get paid the most?
Ohio pays Dietary Aides the most, averaging $82 per hour, followed by New York ($62) and Nevada ($61). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $100. For comparison, the national average for Dietary Aides is $30 per hour — Ohio pays 173% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $82 | $100 |
| New York | $62 | $85 |
| Nevada | $61 | $79 |
| Kentucky | $58 | $100 |
| New Hampshire | $58 | $80 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $100 |
| North Carolina | $49 | $75 |
| Massachusetts | $46 | $58 |
| Wisconsin | $44 | $56 |
| Virginia | $44 | $59 |
| Iowa | $35 | $39 |
| Mississippi | $31 | $33 |
| Nebraska | $28 | $100 |
| South Dakota | $25 | $100 |
| West Virginia | $24 | $100 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Dietary Aide jobs?
Only Pennant Services reports pay data for Dietary Aides, averaging $17 per hour. Pennant Services also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $18. For comparison, the national average for Dietary Aides is $30 per hour — Pennant Services pays 42% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Pennant Services | $17 | $18 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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