How much does a cook make in Oregon?
$42,020a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oregon. That is $20.20 an hour or $3,502 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.20
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,850Median: $42,020Highest 10%: $46,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 25th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| Median | $42,020 | $20.20 | |
| 75th | $44,920 | $21.60 | |
| 90th | $46,510 | $22.36 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $44,340 |
| Eugene, OR | $39,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 10. Georgia | $42,960 |
| 11. California | $42,860 |
| 12. Montana | $42,640 |
| 13. Oregon | $42,020 |
| 14. Arizona | $41,740 |
| 15. Vermont | $41,250 |
| 16. Hawaii | $39,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $20.20 ($42,020 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $42,020 against $37,690 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Oregon rank for cook pay?
Oregon ranks 13 of 33 states.
Which city in Oregon pays cooks the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $44,340 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.