Food Preparation Workers Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Oregon
Food Preparation Workers in Oregon earn a median salary of $35,254 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, +3% vs the national median of $34,220. An estimated 14,930 food preparation workers are employed across Oregon, with salaries ranging from $33,150 to $37,270 depending on location.
$35,254
Avg median salary in Oregon
$37,270
Highest paying metro
$33,150
Lowest paying metro
14,930
Employed in Oregon
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Food Preparation Workers salaries by city in Oregon
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR-WA | $37,270 | $35,510 | $40,560 | 7,720 |
| Bend, OR | $36,230 | $34,220 | $42,220 | 850 |
| Salem, OR | $36,100 | $31,770 | $38,910 | 1,210 |
| Albany, OR | $35,800 | $31,550 | $38,300 | 340 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,640 | $31,510 | $36,990 | 270 |
| Medford, OR | $35,320 | $30,970 | $37,430 | 680 |
| Corvallis, OR | $35,300 | $32,660 | $35,790 | 340 |
| Eugene, OR | $35,210 | $31,620 | $38,170 | 1,150 |
| Central Oregon | $34,090 | $30,220 | $36,530 | 460 |
| Eastern Oregon | $33,680 | $30,010 | $36,310 | 590 |
| Coast Oregon | $33,150 | $29,830 | $36,460 | 1,320 |