How much does a cook make in Bend?
$44,540a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $21.41 an hour or $3,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.41
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,440Median: $44,540Highest 10%: $57,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $44,540 | $21.41 | |
| 75th | $49,040 | $23.58 | |
| 90th | $57,060 | $27.43 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Portland, OR | $45,200 |
| Salem, OR | $39,170 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $39,110 |
| Albany, OR | $38,780 |
| Medford, OR | $38,430 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,380 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,960 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,110 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $50,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,050 |
| Cook | $45,350 |
| Bartender | $42,670 |
| Host and Hostess | $40,090 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,010 |
| Food Server | $37,790 |
| Dishwasher | $36,400 |
| Cook | $35,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $21.41 ($44,540 a year).
Do cooks make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $44,540 against $37,390 nationally, 19% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $43,100, so Bend pays 3% more.
Where does Bend rank for cook pay?
23 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,060 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.