How much does a cook make in Bend?
$35,600a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $17.12 an hour or $2,967 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.12
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,940Median: $35,600Highest 10%: $46,530
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| 25th | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| Median | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 75th | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 90th | $46,530 | $22.37 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Portland, OR | $38,580 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,550 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,990 |
| Salem, OR | $33,870 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,110 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $50,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,050 |
| Cook | $45,350 |
| Cook | $44,540 |
| Bartender | $42,670 |
| Host and Hostess | $40,090 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,010 |
| Food Server | $37,790 |
| Dishwasher | $36,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $17.12 ($35,600 a year).
Do cooks make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $35,600 against $30,890 nationally, 15% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $37,880, so Bend pays 6% less.
Where does Bend rank for cook pay?
57 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,530 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.