How much does a cook make in Eugene?
$35,780a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $17.20 an hour or $2,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.20
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,750Median: $35,780Highest 10%: $52,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,750 | $13.82 | |
| 25th | $28,750 | $13.82 | |
| Median | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 75th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 90th | $52,200 | $25.10 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Corvallis, OR | $54,020 |
| Portland, OR | $38,810 |
| Medford, OR | $38,010 |
| Salem, OR | $34,910 |
| Bend, OR | $34,880 |
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 |
| Cook | $37,960 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,160 |
| 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 $17.20 ($35,780 a year).
Do cooks make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $35,780 against $35,880 nationally, 0% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,550, so Eugene pays 7% less.
Where does Eugene rank for cook pay?
76 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,200 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.