How much does a cook make in Eugene?
$37,960a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $18.25 an hour or $3,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.25
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 97 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,480Median: $37,960Highest 10%: $49,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,480 | $16.58 | |
| 25th | $36,860 | $17.72 | |
| Median | $37,960 | $18.25 | |
| 75th | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| 90th | $49,420 | $23.76 |
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 |
| Albany, OR | $38,780 |
| Medford, OR | $38,430 |
| Corvallis, OR | $38,380 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,960 |
| Cook | $43,820 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $42,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,900 |
| Bartender | $39,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $38,120 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,160 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
| Cook | $35,550 |
| Food Server | $34,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $18.25 ($37,960 a year).
Do cooks make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $37,960 against $37,390 nationally, 2% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $43,100, so Eugene pays 12% less.
Where does Eugene rank for cook pay?
97 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,420 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.