How much does a cook make in Oregon?
$44,520a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oregon. That is $21.40 an hour or $3,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.40
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,690Median: $44,520Highest 10%: $57,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,690 | $17.64 | |
| 25th | $38,370 | $18.45 | |
| Median | $44,520 | $21.40 | |
| 75th | $49,280 | $23.69 | |
| 90th | $57,790 | $27.78 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $45,800 |
| Bend, OR | $45,350 |
| Salem, OR | $44,690 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $44,140 |
| Eugene, OR | $43,820 |
| Medford, OR | $42,450 |
| Albany, OR | $40,000 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 10. District of Columbia | $45,450 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $45,370 |
| 12. New Jersey | $44,520 |
| 13. Oregon | $44,520 |
| 14. Delaware | $44,080 |
| 15. Maine | $43,490 |
| 16. Minnesota | $43,460 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $21.40 ($44,520 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $44,520 against $37,450 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Oregon rank for cook pay?
Oregon ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays cooks the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $45,800 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.