Waiters and Waitresses pay in Oregon
In Oregon, the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $23.27 an hour ($48,410 a year). About 23,040 people work in this job there.
That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). Oregon ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Oregon
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $16.94 | $35,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.27 | $48,410 |
| 75% of workers | $30.59 | $63,620 |
| 90% of workers | $37.32 | $77,620 |
Waiters and Waitresses pay in Oregon metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro | $54,780 | 13,910 |
| Bend | $50,480 | 1,750 |
| Medford | $50,440 | 1,130 |
| Grants Pass | $48,950 | 330 |
| Salem | $48,720 | 1,850 |
| Albany | $47,440 | 380 |
| Corvallis | $46,600 | 520 |
| Eugene-Springfield | $42,930 | 1,950 |
Oregon unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for waiters and waitresses
- 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: +2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 423,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Oregon
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $35,050 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $46,950 |
| Bartenders | $38,900 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $37,450 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $40,720 |
| Food Service Managers | $62,110 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $36,620 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $36,800 |
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