How much does a waiter and waitress make in Oregon?
$48,410a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in Oregon. That is $23.27 an hour or $4,034 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.27
- Vs. national median
- +37%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 23,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $48,410Highest 10%: $77,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,240 | $16.94 | |
| Median | $48,410 | $23.27 | |
| 75th | $63,620 | $30.59 | |
| 90th | $77,620 | $37.32 |
Cities in Oregon
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Eugene, OR | $42,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 1. Hawaii | $62,390 |
| 2. Vermont | $59,140 |
| 3. Washington | $56,130 |
| 4. Oregon | $48,410 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $47,850 |
| 6. New York | $47,020 |
| 7. New Jersey | $44,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Oregon?
The median hourly pay in Oregon is $23.27 ($48,410 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Oregon than the national average?
Yes: $48,410 against $35,230 nationally, 37% more.
Where does Oregon rank for waiter and waitress pay?
Oregon ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Oregon pays waiter and waitresss the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $54,780 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.