Food Preparation Workers Salary in Coast Oregon

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

Median annual salary $33,150 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.94
10th percentile $29,130
90th percentile $38,610
Employed locally 1,320
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,130
    25th
    $29,830
    50th (median)
    $33,150
    75th
    $36,460
    90th
    $38,610

    Top-paying metros for Food Preparation Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,120
    Napa, CA $43,260
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $42,830
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $41,980
    Boulder, CO $41,490
    Greeley, CO $41,340

    Related occupations in Coast Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,110
    Waiters and Waitresses $29,980
    Cooks, Restaurant $37,020
    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 Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Coast Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Coast Oregon is $15.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.78 or more per hour.

    Is Coast Oregon above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Coast Oregon is 3.1% below the national median of $34,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Food Preparation Workers in Coast Oregon?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,130 per year in Coast Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,830.