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Occupational Summary for Dietitians and Nutritionists (29-1031)
Oregon Statewide
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Description: Plan and conduct food service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. May supervise activities of a department providing quantity food services, counsel individuals, or conduct nutritional research.
Employment Projections
Region Employment Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 555 663 11 20 31
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Dietitian Klamath Falls 686325 N/A to N/A DOE
Certified Dietary Manager Portland 699371 $34,200/yr to $38,440/yr DOE
Dietitian - Float Woodburn 719068 $8.40/hr to $20.00/hr
Wages
Region ----- 2010 Wages -----
Median Hourly Avg
Annual		 Middle Range
Oregon Statewide $28.29 $57,924 $23.05 - 32.98
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries 555
Health Care and Social Assistance 341
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 14
Other Services (except Public Administration) 12
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Dietetic Technicians 57%
Statewide Employment Analysis
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Educational Requirements
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.