How much does a waiter and waitress make in Portland?
$54,780a year
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $26.34 an hour or $4,565 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.34
- Vs. national median
- +55%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 392
- Jobs in the area
- 13,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,980Median: $54,780Highest 10%: $81,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,980 | $16.34 | |
| 25th | $37,150 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $54,780 | $26.34 | |
| 75th | $72,170 | $34.70 | |
| 90th | $81,630 | $39.25 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for waiter and waitresss.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $65,690 |
| 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 |
| Cook | $38,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a waiter and waitress make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $26.34 ($54,780 a year).
Do waiter and waitresss make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $54,780 against $35,230 nationally, 55% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $48,410, so Portland pays 13% more.
Where does Portland rank for waiter and waitress pay?
9 of 392 metro areas with data.
How much does a waiter and waitress make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $81,630 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.