How much does a cook make in Eugene?
$35,550a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $17.09 an hour or $2,963 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.09
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,940Median: $35,550Highest 10%: $42,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,940 | $14.39 | |
| 25th | $31,410 | $15.10 | |
| Median | $35,550 | $17.09 | |
| 75th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $42,850 | $20.60 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Portland, OR | $38,580 |
| Bend, OR | $35,600 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,990 |
| Salem, OR | $33,870 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,960 |
| Cook | $43,820 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $42,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,900 |
| Bartender | $39,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $38,120 |
| Cook | $37,960 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,160 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
| Food Server | $34,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $17.09 ($35,550 a year).
Do cooks make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $35,550 against $30,890 nationally, 15% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $37,880, so Eugene pays 6% less.
Where does Eugene rank for cook pay?
58 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,850 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.