OR · Gresham · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Dietitian jobs in Gresham, OR

The median registered dietitian pay in the Gresham area is $42.11 per hour ($87,580 a year), with the typical range running from $36.93 to $48.19. That ranks 21st of 266 U.S. metro areas for registered dietitian pay, and 25th of 251 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Gresham. The free report below lists employers near Gresham and what they pay.

Registered Dietitian pay in Gresham, OR

The metro median is 3% above the Oregon statewide median of $40.86 per hour. Nationally the median is $35.50 per hour. BLS counts about 380 dietitians and nutritionists employed in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area, 0.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.63).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.84$66,23010% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.93$76,8104% above U.S. median
Median$42.11$87,58019% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$48.19$100,24036% above U.S. median
Top 10%$52.70$109,62048% above U.S. median

How Gresham ranks

  • 21st of 266 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 25th of 251 after adjusting for local prices
  • 2nd of 3 Oregon 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 Gresham

  • Overall prices in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro run 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 25% above the U.S. average (index 125.1).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $42.11 median hour buys what $39.94 buys at the national price level, 13% 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.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,516
  • Per year: $75,798
  • Per month: $6,316

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Gresham

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$155
Meals and incidentals per day$86
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,687
13-week assignment$21,931

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).

Open Registered Dietitian roles in Oregon

Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Gresham as they open.

PermanentPosted 10 days ago

Dietitian (Clinical)

Veterans Health Administration · Eugene, OR

$75k–$97k/ year
  • Full-time
  • Req 887572600
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PermanentPosted 27 days ago

Dietitian

US Oncology Network · Eugene, OR

$51k–$105k/ year
  • Willamette Valley Cancer Institute & Res
  • Req 43114
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PermanentPosted 29 days ago

Registered Dietitian

Saint Charles Health System · Bend, OR

$32.35–$48.52/ hour
  • Part time
  • Req R1023252
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Hospitals in Gresham

CMS lists 1 hospital in Gresham, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered dietitians.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Gresham, OR
Acute careNonprofit3 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
Portland, OR10 mi$42.11/hr635,749
Vancouver, WA12 mi$42.11/hr198,992
Salem, OR49 mi$45.01/hr180,406
Albany, OR68 mi$40.86/hr57,156
Corvallis, OR76 mi$40.86/hr61,993
Springfield, OR104 mi$38.31/hr61,182

Registered Dietitian jobs in Oregon · Registered Dietitian jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Oregon

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

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

Oregon state guide

Other healthcare roles in Gresham

Gresham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered dietitians make in Gresham, OR?

Registered Dietitians in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metro area have a median pay of $42.11 per hour, about $87,580 a year. The middle half earn between $36.93 and $48.19 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

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

Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro ranks 25th of 251 metro areas for registered dietitian pay after adjusting for local prices, and 21st of 266 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Where do registered dietitians work in Gresham?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Gresham, led by Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Oregon license to work in Gresham as a registered dietitian?

RD credential from the CDR. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Oregon requires for your role with the Oregon 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 Gresham?

The federal per diem benchmark in Gresham is $155 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,687 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Pay report · Dietitian near Gresham, OR
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Your Dietitian pay reportGresham, OR · employer-reported wage offers in federal filings, July 2025 – June 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Good Shepherd Health Care SystemHermiston, OR · 1 wage offer$38.01/ hr$38–$38
  • PeaceHealthFlorence, OR · 1 wage offer$37.98/ hr$38–$38
  • Barbur Vista Care LLCPortland, OR · 1 wage offer$29.86/ hr$30–$30

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

2What they are offering now

Low$24Median$40.44High$51

3 Dietitian postings with published pay in Oregon, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 3 Dietitian roles

  1. Dietitian (Clinical)Permanent
    $75k–$97k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Eugene, OR · posted 10 days ago
  2. DietitianPermanent
    $51k–$105k/ year
    US Oncology Network · Eugene, OR · posted 27 days ago

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