How much does a food server make in Bend?
$37,790a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $18.17 an hour or $3,149 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.17
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,630Median: $37,790Highest 10%: $48,760
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,630 | $16.65 | |
| 25th | $35,490 | $17.06 | |
| Median | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 75th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| 90th | $48,760 | $23.44 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Portland, OR | $37,230 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $34,730 |
| Salem, OR | $34,720 |
| Medford, OR | $34,490 |
| Eugene, OR | $34,450 |
| Albany, OR | $33,790 |
| Corvallis, OR | $33,560 |
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 Preparation Worker | $38,010 |
| Dishwasher | $36,400 |
| Cook | $35,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $18.17 ($37,790 a year).
Do food servers make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $37,790 against $35,360 nationally, 7% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,620, so Bend pays 3% more.
Where does Bend rank for food server pay?
30 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,630 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,760 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.