Cooks, Restaurant pay in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro
In Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR), the median pay for cooks, restaurant is $21.73 an hour ($45,200 a year). About 13,020 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($37,390). It is 5% higher than the Oregon median ($43,100).
Pay range for cooks, restaurant in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.04 | $37,510 |
| 25% of workers | $18.68 | $38,850 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.73 | $45,200 |
| 75% of workers | $24.52 | $51,010 |
| 90% of workers | $29.53 | $61,430 |
Cooks, Restaurant pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (this page) | $45,200 | 13,020 |
| Bend | $44,540 | 1,530 |
| Salem | $39,170 | 1,610 |
| Grants Pass | $39,110 | 280 |
| Albany | $38,780 | 380 |
| Medford | $38,430 | 960 |
| Corvallis | $38,380 | 430 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $37,960 | 1,660 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cooks, restaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 218,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Food Preparation Workers | $38,730 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $45,800 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $38,580 |
| Bakers | $43,440 |
| Food Batchmakers | $42,860 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $65,690 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $38,810 |
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