How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make in Portland?
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $18.48 an hour or $3,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.48
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 171
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| Median | $38,430 | $18.48 | |
| 75th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| 90th | $48,540 | $23.34 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food preparation and serving related workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 food preparation and serving related worker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $18.48 ($38,430 a year).
Do food preparation and serving related workers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $38,430 against $35,840 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $39,080, so Portland pays 2% less.
Where does Portland rank for food preparation and serving related worker pay?
20 of 171 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation and serving related worker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,540 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.