How much does a cook make in Corvallis?
$54,020a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Corvallis, OR metro area. That is $25.97 an hour or $4,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.97
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,680Median: $54,020Highest 10%: $59,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,680 | $14.27 | |
| 25th | $40,540 | $19.49 | |
| Median | $54,020 | $25.97 | |
| 75th | $54,510 | $26.21 | |
| 90th | $59,110 | $28.42 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Portland, OR | $38,810 |
| Medford, OR | $38,010 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,780 |
| Salem, OR | $34,910 |
| Bend, OR | $34,880 |
Related jobs in Corvallis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $58,240 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $46,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,230 |
| Bartender | $41,840 |
| Cook | $38,950 |
| Cook | $38,380 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,510 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,350 |
| Cook | $34,990 |
| Dishwasher | $34,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Corvallis?
The median hourly pay in the Corvallis, OR metro area is $25.97 ($54,020 a year).
Do cooks make more in Corvallis than the national average?
Yes: $54,020 against $35,880 nationally, 51% more.
How does Corvallis compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,550, so Corvallis pays 40% more.
Where does Corvallis rank for cook pay?
1 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Corvallis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,110 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.