Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Coast Oregon

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

Median annual salary $37,020 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $29,980
90th percentile $47,220
Employed locally 1,920
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,980
    25th
    $33,870
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $43,970
    90th
    $47,220

    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 Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,110
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,980
    Food Preparation Workers $33,150
    Bartenders $34,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,530
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Coast Oregon is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.25 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Coast Oregon is 0.5% above 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 Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $29,980 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,870.