How much does a cook make in Portland?
$38,810a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $18.66 an hour or $3,234 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.66
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 1,030
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,240Median: $38,810Highest 10%: $59,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 25th | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| Median | $38,810 | $18.66 | |
| 75th | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 90th | $59,580 | $28.64 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Corvallis, OR | $54,020 |
| Medford, OR | $38,010 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,780 |
| Salem, OR | $34,910 |
| Bend, OR | $34,880 |
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 | $45,200 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| 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 $18.66 ($38,810 a year).
Do cooks make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $38,810 against $35,880 nationally, 8% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $38,550, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for cook pay?
34 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,580 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.