How much does a food server make in Portland?
$37,230a year
Median yearly pay for food servers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.90 an hour or $3,103 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.90
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 41 of 353
- Jobs in the area
- 2,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,340Median: $37,230Highest 10%: $49,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,340 | $16.99 | |
| 25th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| Median | $37,230 | $17.90 | |
| 75th | $44,950 | $21.61 | |
| 90th | $49,050 | $23.58 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for food servers.
| Bend, OR | $37,790 |
| 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 Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,690 |
| Waiter and Waitress | $54,780 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $48,900 |
| Cook | $45,800 |
| Bartender | $45,590 |
| Cook | $45,200 |
| Cook | $44,340 |
| Host and Hostess | $43,410 |
| Cook | $38,810 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $38,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food server make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.90 ($37,230 a year).
Do food servers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $37,230 against $35,360 nationally, 5% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,620, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for food server pay?
41 of 353 metro areas with data.
How much does a food server make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,050 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.