How much does a waiter and waitress make in Bend?
$50,480a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Bend, OR metro area. That is $24.27 an hour or $4,207 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.27
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,750
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,500Median: $50,480Highest 10%: $76,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,500 | $15.14 | |
| 25th | $35,910 | $17.26 | |
| Median | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 75th | $64,300 | $30.91 | |
| 90th | $76,310 | $36.69 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Portland, OR | $54,780 |
| Medford, OR | $50,440 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $48,950 |
| Salem, OR | $48,720 |
| Albany, OR | $47,440 |
| Corvallis, OR | $46,600 |
| Eugene, OR | $42,930 |
Related jobs in Bend
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,110 |
| 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 |
| Food Server | $37,790 |
| Dishwasher | $36,400 |
| Cook | $35,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Bend?
The median hourly pay in the Bend, OR metro area is $24.27 ($50,480 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Bend than the national average?
Yes: $50,480 against $35,230 nationally, 43% more.
How does Bend compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,410, so Bend pays 4% more.
Where does Bend rank for waiter and waitress pay?
13 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,310 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.