How much does a cook make in Oregon?
$38,550a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oregon. That is $18.53 an hour or $3,213 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.53
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,090Median: $38,550Highest 10%: $54,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,090 | $14.47 | |
| 25th | $35,470 | $17.05 | |
| Median | $38,550 | $18.53 | |
| 75th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 90th | $54,870 | $26.38 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Corvallis, OR | $54,020 |
| Portland, OR | $38,810 |
| Medford, OR | $38,010 |
| Albany, OR | $36,460 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,780 |
| Salem, OR | $34,910 |
| Bend, OR | $34,880 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 10. New Jersey | $40,720 |
| 11. Idaho | $40,090 |
| 12. Vermont | $38,830 |
| 13. Oregon | $38,550 |
| 14. Delaware | $38,500 |
| 15. Missouri | $38,490 |
| 16. Utah | $38,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $18.53 ($38,550 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $38,550 against $35,880 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Oregon rank for cook pay?
Oregon ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Oregon pays cooks the most?
Corvallis, OR, with a median of $54,020 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.