Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for food servers, nonrestaurant is $17.61 an hour ($36,620 a year). About 4,420 people work in this job there.
That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($35,360). Oregon ranks 14th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for food servers, nonrestaurant in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.98 | $33,240 |
| 25% of workers | $16.69 | $34,710 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.61 | $36,620 |
| 75% of workers | $21.03 | $43,750 |
| 90% of workers | $23.39 | $48,660 |
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | $37,790 | 200 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $37,230 | 2,720 |
| Grants Pass | $34,730 | 80 |
| Salem | $34,720 | 580 |
| Medford | $34,490 | 190 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $34,450 | 460 |
| Albany | $33,790 | 110 |
| Corvallis | $33,560 | 60 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for food servers, nonrestaurant
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 48,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,050 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $48,410 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $43,100 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,450 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $44,520 |
| Dishwashers | $36,040 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $40,720 |
| Food Service Managers | $62,110 |
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