How much does a fast food and counter worker make in Portland?
$35,620a year
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.13 an hour or $2,968 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.13
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among cities
- 43 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 34,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,280Median: $35,620Highest 10%: $45,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,280 | $16.48 | |
| 25th | $34,890 | $16.77 | |
| Median | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| 75th | $37,690 | $18.12 | |
| 90th | $45,320 | $21.79 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for fast food and counter workers.
| Bend, OR | $35,460 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $34,900 |
| Salem, OR | $34,520 |
| Albany, OR | $34,330 |
| Medford, OR | $34,140 |
| Eugene, OR | $33,990 |
| Corvallis, OR | $33,350 |
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 fast food and counter worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.13 ($35,620 a year).
Do fast food and counter workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $35,620 against $31,200 nationally, 14% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $35,050, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for fast food and counter worker pay?
43 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a fast food and counter worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,320 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.