How much does a food server make in Eugene?
$34,450a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $16.56 an hour or $2,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.56
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 135 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,880Median: $34,450Highest 10%: $43,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,880 | $15.33 | |
| 25th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| Median | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| 75th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| 90th | $43,310 | $20.82 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Bend, OR | $37,790 |
| Portland, OR | $37,230 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $34,730 |
| Salem, OR | $34,720 |
| Medford, OR | $34,490 |
| Albany, OR | $33,790 |
| Corvallis, OR | $33,560 |
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 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $36,160 |
| Cook | $35,780 |
| Cook | $35,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $16.56 ($34,450 a year).
Do food servers make more in Eugene than the national average?
No: $34,450 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,620, so Eugene pays 6% less.
Where does Eugene rank for food server pay?
135 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,310 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.