How much does a cook make in Portland?
$45,200a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.73 an hour or $3,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.73
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 16 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 13,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,510Median: $45,200Highest 10%: $61,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,510 | $18.03 | |
| 25th | $38,850 | $18.68 | |
| Median | $45,200 | $21.73 | |
| 75th | $51,010 | $24.52 | |
| 90th | $61,430 | $29.53 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $54,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,900 |
| Cook | $45,800 |
| Bartender | $45,590 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,730 |
| Cook | $38,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $21.73 ($45,200 a year).
Do cooks make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $45,200 against $37,390 nationally, 21% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $43,100, so Portland pays 5% more.
Where does Portland rank for cook pay?
16 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,430 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.