How much does a cook make in Portland?
$44,340a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $21.32 an hour or $3,695 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.32
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 63
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $44,340Highest 10%: $48,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $40,170 | $19.31 | |
| Median | $44,340 | $21.32 | |
| 75th | $45,140 | $21.70 | |
| 90th | $48,030 | $23.09 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| 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 $21.32 ($44,340 a year).
Do cooks make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $44,340 against $37,690 nationally, 18% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $42,020, so Portland pays 6% more.
Where does Portland rank for cook pay?
9 of 63 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,030 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.