Food Preparation Workers Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $35,210 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $29,750
90th percentile $42,050
Employed locally 1,150
National median $34,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,750
    25th
    $31,620
    50th (median)
    $35,210
    75th
    $38,170
    90th
    $42,050

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Food Preparation Workers salary vs area income 51% Median Food Preparation Workers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Food Preparation Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $40,220
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $39,360
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,300
    Colorado $38,670
    Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,390
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $38,270

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,260
    Waiters and Waitresses $30,740
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,770
    Bartenders $30,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Food Preparation Workers make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Food Preparation Workers in Eugene, OR is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.82 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Food Preparation Workers salaries?

    The median Food Preparation Workers salary in Eugene, OR is 2.9% above 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Food Preparation Workers (10th percentile) earn around $29,750 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,620.