How much does a food preparation worker make in Eugene?
$36,160a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $17.38 an hour or $3,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.38
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 83 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,840Median: $36,160Highest 10%: $45,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,840 | $14.83 | |
| 25th | $33,670 | $16.19 | |
| Median | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 75th | $40,310 | $19.38 | |
| 90th | $45,380 | $21.82 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers.
| Portland, OR | $38,730 |
| Bend, OR | $38,010 |
| Salem, OR | $37,300 |
| Corvallis, OR | $36,510 |
| Albany, OR | $35,860 |
| Medford, OR | $35,440 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,430 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,960 |
| Cook | $43,820 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $42,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $42,900 |
| Bartender | $39,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $38,120 |
| Cook | $37,960 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
| Cook | $35,550 |
| Food Server | $34,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $17.38 ($36,160 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $36,160 against $35,320 nationally, 2% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $37,450, so Eugene pays 3% less.
Where does Eugene rank for food preparation worker pay?
83 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a food preparation worker make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,380 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.