Cooks, Restaurant Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $36,580 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.59
10th percentile $29,150
90th percentile $45,480
Employed locally 610
National median $36,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,150
    25th
    $33,100
    50th (median)
    $36,580
    75th
    $40,470
    90th
    $45,480

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,710
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,180
    Food Preparation Workers $33,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $43,570
    Bartenders $31,480
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $37,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Cooks, Restaurant in Eastern Oregon is $17.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Cooks, Restaurant salary in Eastern Oregon is 0.7% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Cooks, Restaurant (10th percentile) earn around $29,150 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,100.