How much does a waiter and waitress make in Medford?
$50,440a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Medford, OR metro area. That is $24.25 an hour or $4,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.25
- Vs. national median
- +43%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 1,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,640Median: $50,440Highest 10%: $72,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,640 | $14.73 | |
| 25th | $34,040 | $16.37 | |
| Median | $50,440 | $24.25 | |
| 75th | $60,170 | $28.93 | |
| 90th | $72,790 | $35.00 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| Portland, OR | $54,780 |
| Bend, OR | $50,480 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $48,950 |
| Salem, OR | $48,720 |
| Albany, OR | $47,440 |
| Corvallis, OR | $46,600 |
| Eugene, OR | $42,930 |
Related jobs in Medford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $64,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $45,230 |
| Cook | $42,450 |
| Bartender | $40,190 |
| Cook | $38,430 |
| Cook | $38,010 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $35,850 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,440 |
| Dishwasher | $35,340 |
| Food Server | $34,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Medford?
The median hourly pay in the Medford, OR metro area is $24.25 ($50,440 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Medford than the national average?
Yes: $50,440 against $35,230 nationally, 43% more.
How does Medford compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,410, so Medford pays 4% more.
Where does Medford rank for waiter and waitress pay?
14 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Medford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,790 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.