How much does a chef and head cook make in Oregon?
$63,600a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Oregon. That is $30.58 an hour or $5,300 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.58
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $63,600Highest 10%: $95,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $53,660 | $25.80 | |
| Median | $63,600 | $30.58 | |
| 75th | $77,420 | $37.22 | |
| 90th | $95,180 | $45.76 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $65,690 |
| Medford, OR | $64,700 |
| Salem, OR | $63,750 |
| Eugene, OR | $62,960 |
| Bend, OR | $62,110 |
| Corvallis, OR | $58,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 16. Missouri | $64,480 |
| 17. Connecticut | $64,310 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $63,860 |
| 19. Oregon | $63,600 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $63,400 |
| 21. Virginia | $63,270 |
| 22. Minnesota | $62,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $30.58 ($63,600 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $63,600 against $62,470 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Oregon rank for chef and head cook pay?
Oregon ranks 19 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays chef and head cooks the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $65,690 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.