How much does a cook make in Oregon?
$43,100a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oregon. That is $20.72 an hour or $3,592 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.72
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 21,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,080Median: $43,100Highest 10%: $58,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,080 | $17.35 | |
| 25th | $38,030 | $18.28 | |
| Median | $43,100 | $20.72 | |
| 75th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 90th | $58,280 | $28.02 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Eugene, OR | $37,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 6. Maine | $45,290 |
| 7. California | $44,880 |
| 8. New York | $43,680 |
| 9. Oregon | $43,100 |
| 10. Colorado | $41,600 |
| 11. New Hampshire | $40,200 |
| 12. Alaska | $40,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $20.72 ($43,100 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $43,100 against $37,390 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Oregon rank for cook pay?
Oregon ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays cooks the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $45,200 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.