How much does a waiter and waitress make in Eugene?
$42,930a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area. That is $20.64 an hour or $3,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.64
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,350Median: $42,930Highest 10%: $73,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,350 | $14.59 | |
| 25th | $31,620 | $15.20 | |
| Median | $42,930 | $20.64 | |
| 75th | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| 90th | $73,840 | $35.50 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Portland, OR | $54,780 |
| Bend, OR | $50,480 |
| Medford, OR | $50,440 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $48,950 |
| Salem, OR | $48,720 |
| Albany, OR | $47,440 |
| Corvallis, OR | $46,600 |
Related jobs in Eugene
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $62,960 |
| Cook | $43,820 |
| 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 |
| Food Server | $34,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Eugene?
The median hourly pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area is $20.64 ($42,930 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Eugene than the national average?
Yes: $42,930 against $35,230 nationally, 22% more.
How does Eugene compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,410, so Eugene pays 11% less.
Where does Eugene rank for waiter and waitress pay?
50 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Eugene?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,840 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.