Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $30,180 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.51
10th percentile $29,050
90th percentile $49,990
Employed locally 750
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,050
    25th
    $29,650
    50th (median)
    $30,180
    75th
    $36,480
    90th
    $49,990

    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 Eastern Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $30,710
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,580
    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 Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Eastern Oregon?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Eastern Oregon is $14.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Eastern Oregon is 10.6% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,050 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,650.