CA · Union City · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Union City, CA

Registered Dietitians in the Union City area earn a median of $48.95 per hour, about $101,820 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $40.49 and $59.39. That ranks 4th of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 13th of 251 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Union City and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Union City.

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Who is hiring registered dietitians near Union City

EmployerRolesMedian pay / hour
ScionHealth1$43.58
BrightSpring Health Services1$48.50

Registered Dietitian pay in Union City, CA

The metro median is 9% above the California statewide median of $45.02 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 1,550 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area, 0.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.30).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.00$62,40015% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$40.49$84,22014% above U.S. median
Median$48.95$101,82038% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$59.39$123,53067% above U.S. median
Top 10%$67.27$139,92089% above U.S. median

How Union City ranks

  • 4th of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 13th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 21 California metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Dietitians and Nutritionists (SOC 29-1031), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Union City

  • Overall prices in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont run 16% above the U.S. average (index 115.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 95% above the U.S. average (index 194.7).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $48.95 median hour buys what $42.34 buys at the national price level, 19% above the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Union City paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,762
  • Per year: $88,110
  • Per month: $7,342

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Union City

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$145
Meals and incidentals per day$92
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,659
13-week assignment$21,567

Travel registered dietitian assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area

CMS lists 42 hospitals in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area, 18 of the 33 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
Oakland, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Novato Community Hospital
Novato, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Sequoia Hospital
Redwood City, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley
Pleasanton, CA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Alameda Hospital
Alameda, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Camp
Berkeley, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal
San Francisco, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center
Martinez, CA
Acute careGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Concord, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kaiser Foundation Hospital
San Rafael, CA
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Registered Dietitian pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Hayward, CA5 mi$48.95/hr158,440
Fremont, CA9 mi$48.95/hr228,192
Milpitas, CA14 mi$51.21/hr79,746
Mountain View, CA14 mi$51.21/hr87,316
Sunnyvale, CA15 mi$51.21/hr156,792
Palo Alto, CA16 mi$51.21/hr67,658

Registered Dietitian jobs in California · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in California

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

California taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

California state guide

Other healthcare roles in Union City

Union City city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Union City, CA?

Registered Dietitians in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont metro area have a median pay of $48.95 per hour, about $101,820 a year. The middle half earn between $40.49 and $59.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Union City a good place for registered dietitians once cost of living is counted?

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont ranks 13th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 4th of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 16% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered dietitians in Union City?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Union City.

Do I need a California license to work in Union City as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Union City?

The federal per diem benchmark in Union City is $145 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,659 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Montage HealthMonterey, CA · 2 postings$59.70/ hr$48–$73
  • CommonSpirit HealthSTOCKTON, CA · 8 postings$49.30/ hr$39–$64
  • Emanate HealthWest Covina, CA · 3 postings$42.76/ hr$34–$62
  • Laguna Beach Community Clinic, Inc.Laguna Beach, CA · 2 wage offers$42.31/ hr$33–$47

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$35Median$47.65High$60

31 Dietitian postings with published pay in California, 25 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 31 Dietitian roles

  1. Clinical Dietitian IPer diem
    $39.18–$58.28/ hour
    CommonSpirit Health · Oxnard, CA · posted today
  2. Clinical Dietitian - OncologyPermanent
    $47.73–$63.84/ hour
    Montage Health · Monterey, CA · posted yesterday

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