Waiters and Waitresses pay in Salem
In Salem (OR), the median pay for waiters and waitresses is $23.42 an hour ($48,720 a year). About 1,850 people work in this job there.
That is 38% higher than the U.S. median ($35,230). It is about the same as the Oregon median ($48,410).
Pay range for waiters and waitresses in Salem (OR)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.05 | $31,300 |
| 25% of workers | $16.99 | $35,330 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.42 | $48,720 |
| 75% of workers | $29.70 | $61,770 |
| 90% of workers | $35.98 | $74,850 |
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 (this page) | $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 Salem (OR)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $34,520 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $45,660 |
| Bartenders | $38,410 |
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