How much does a cook make in Albany?
$38,780a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Albany, OR metro area. That is $18.64 an hour or $3,232 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.64
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,280Median: $38,780Highest 10%: $48,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,280 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $38,780 | $18.64 | |
| 75th | $44,720 | $21.50 | |
| 90th | $48,600 | $23.37 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Portland, OR | $45,200 |
| Bend, OR | $44,540 |
| Salem, OR | $39,170 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $39,110 |
| Medford, OR | $38,430 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,380 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,960 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Waiter and Waitress | $47,440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $44,330 |
| Cook | $40,000 |
| Host and Hostess | $36,320 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,860 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,130 |
| Bartender | $34,790 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $34,330 |
| Dishwasher | $33,960 |
| Food Server | $33,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany, OR metro area is $18.64 ($38,780 a year).
Do cooks make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $38,780 against $37,390 nationally, 4% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $43,100, so Albany pays 10% less.
Where does Albany rank for cook pay?
68 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,600 or more.
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.