SOC 35-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other — Oregon
Oregon · 3 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $39,080 a year, ahead of the national median of $35,840 by 9.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oregon comes to $39,080 a year, ahead of the national median of $35,840 by 9.0%. Pay ranges from under $34,910 at the tenth percentile to more than $51,290 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,050 to $47,360.
The area has 600 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.56 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Oregon ranks number 3rd out of 44 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Salem records the highest median at $49,900. Of the 727 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 681st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,910 | −2.6% |
| 25th | $37,050 | +3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $39,080 | +9.0% |
| 75th | $47,360 | +32.1% |
| 90th | $51,290 | +43.1% |
| Mean | $42,740 | +19.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oregon
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oregon run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $39,080 buys what $37,795 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,080as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,795US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,080 a year, 9.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,910 to $51,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 600 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 44 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salem, at $49,900.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other in Oregon?
The median annual wage is $39,080, or $18.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,840, so pay in Oregon is 9.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oregon earns more than $51,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,910 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Salem, at $49,900 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 600 jobs in this occupation in Oregon. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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