How much does a food preparation worker make in Bend?
$38,010a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $18.27 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.27
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,400Median: $38,010Highest 10%: $49,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,400 | $16.06 | |
| 25th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| Median | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 75th | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| 90th | $49,090 | $23.60 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Portland, OR | $38,730 |
| Salem, OR | $37,300 |
| Corvallis, OR | $36,510 |
| Eugene, OR | $36,160 |
| Albany, OR | $35,860 |
| Medford, OR | $35,440 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,430 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,110 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $50,480 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,050 |
| Cook | $45,350 |
| Cook | $44,540 |
| Bartender | $42,670 |
| Host and Hostess | $40,090 |
| Food Server | $37,790 |
| Dishwasher | $36,400 |
| Cook | $35,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $18.27 ($38,010 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $38,010 against $35,320 nationally, 8% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $37,450, so Bend pays 1% more.
Where does Bend rank for food preparation worker pay?
34 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,090 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.