How much does a food preparation worker make in Oregon?
$37,450a year
Median yearly pay for food preparation workers in Oregon. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,560Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $48,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,560 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| Median | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $42,860 | $20.61 | |
| 90th | $48,580 | $23.36 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $38,730 |
| Bend, OR | $38,010 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food preparation workers.
| 4. Colorado | $38,960 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $38,900 |
| 6. Hawaii | $38,160 |
| 7. Oregon | $37,450 |
| 8. North Dakota | $36,800 |
| 9. New Hampshire | $36,780 |
| 10. Arizona | $36,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food preparation worker make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).
Do food preparation workers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $37,450 against $35,320 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Oregon rank for food preparation worker pay?
Oregon ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays food preparation workers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $38,730 a year.
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.