Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $30,740 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.78
10th percentile $29,470
90th percentile $50,050
Employed locally 700
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,470
    25th
    $29,820
    50th (median)
    $30,740
    75th
    $38,110
    90th
    $50,050

    Top-paying metros for Waiters and Waitresses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $71,920
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $66,350
    Vermont $60,910
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $53,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $48,760

    Related occupations in Central Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,030
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $41,390
    Food Preparation Workers $34,090
    Bartenders $31,570
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Central Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Central Oregon is $14.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.11 or more per hour.

    Is Central Oregon above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Central Oregon is 8.9% below the national median of $33,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Waiters and Waitresses in Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,470 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,820.