Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Central Oregon

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,350 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $29,230
90th percentile $47,330
Employed locally 560
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,230
    25th
    $33,340
    50th (median)
    $36,350
    75th
    $39,400
    90th
    $47,330

    Top-paying metros for Cooks, Restaurant

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $48,320
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $46,970
    Portland-South Portland, ME $46,960
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,960
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $46,340

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,030
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,740
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,390
    Food Preparation Workers $34,090
    Bartenders $31,570
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Cooks, Restaurant make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Central Oregon is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.61 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Cooks, Restaurant salaries?

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Central Oregon is 1.3% below the national median of $36,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Cooks, Restaurant in Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $29,230 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,340.