How much does a cook make in Portland?
$38,580a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $18.55 an hour or $3,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.55
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 2,520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $38,580Highest 10%: $53,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| Median | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 75th | $45,250 | $21.75 | |
| 90th | $53,430 | $25.69 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Bend, OR | $35,600 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,550 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,990 |
| Salem, OR | $33,870 |
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 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,730 |
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 $18.55 ($38,580 a year).
Do cooks make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $38,580 against $30,890 nationally, 25% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $37,880, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for cook pay?
30 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $53,430 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.