Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Eugene, OR

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

Median annual salary $30,740 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.78
10th percentile $29,470
90th percentile $63,460
Employed locally 1,770
National median $33,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,470
    25th
    $30,170
    50th (median)
    $30,740
    75th
    $44,230
    90th
    $63,460

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Waiters and Waitresses salary vs area income 44% Median Waiters and Waitresses salary is 56% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Waiters and Waitresses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $60,840
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $47,560
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $47,080
    New York $46,460
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $45,030
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $45,010

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers $31,260
    Cooks, Restaurant $36,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,770
    Food Preparation Workers $35,210
    Bartenders $30,670
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $39,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Waiters and Waitresses make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Waiters and Waitresses in Eugene, OR is $14.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.50 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Waiters and Waitresses salaries?

    The median Waiters and Waitresses salary in Eugene, OR 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Waiters and Waitresses (10th percentile) earn around $29,470 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,170.