How much does a food server make in Oregon?
$36,620a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in Oregon. That is $17.61 an hour or $3,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.61
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,240Median: $36,620Highest 10%: $48,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,240 | $15.98 | |
| 25th | $34,710 | $16.69 | |
| Median | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 75th | $43,750 | $21.03 | |
| 90th | $48,660 | $23.39 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bend, OR | $37,790 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for food servers.
| 11. Massachusetts | $36,750 |
| 12. New Hampshire | $36,710 |
| 13. Maryland | $36,650 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,620 |
| 15. New Jersey | $36,390 |
| 16. Nevada | $36,030 |
| 17. Minnesota | $36,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $17.61 ($36,620 a year).
Do food servers make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $36,620 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Oregon rank for food server pay?
Oregon ranks 14 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays food servers the most?
Bend, OR, with a median of $37,790 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.