How much does a cook make in Oregon?
$37,880a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Oregon. That is $18.21 an hour or $3,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.21
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,610Median: $37,880Highest 10%: $49,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,610 | $15.20 | |
| 25th | $35,010 | $16.83 | |
| Median | $37,880 | $18.21 | |
| 75th | $40,280 | $19.37 | |
| 90th | $49,240 | $23.67 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $38,580 |
| Bend, OR | $35,600 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,550 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,990 |
| Salem, OR | $33,870 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 4. Washington | $39,120 |
| 5. New Hampshire | $38,590 |
| 6. Vermont | $38,230 |
| 7. Oregon | $37,880 |
| 8. Massachusetts | $37,870 |
| 9. Colorado | $36,900 |
| 10. Maine | $36,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $18.21 ($37,880 a year).
Do cooks make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $37,880 against $30,890 nationally, 23% more.
Where does Oregon rank for cook pay?
Oregon ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays cooks the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $38,580 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.