Cooks, Fast Food pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for cooks, fast food is $18.21 an hour ($37,880 a year). About 4,300 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($30,890). Oregon ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cooks, fast food in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.20 | $31,610 |
| 25% of workers | $16.83 | $35,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.21 | $37,880 |
| 75% of workers | $19.37 | $40,280 |
| 90% of workers | $23.67 | $49,240 |
Cooks, Fast Food pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $38,580 | 2,520 |
| Bend | $35,600 | 270 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $35,550 | 420 |
| Corvallis | $34,990 | 140 |
| Salem | $33,870 | 420 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, fast food
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: None (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +0.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 86,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,050 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $43,100 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,450 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $44,520 |
| Bakers | $39,500 |
| Food Batchmakers | $39,850 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $38,550 |
| Butchers and Meat Cutters | $49,360 |
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