Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Oregon
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Oregon
Waiters and Waitresses in Oregon earn a median salary of $31,730 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -6% vs the national median of $33,760. An estimated 25,170 waiters and waitresses are employed across Oregon, with salaries ranging from $29,980 to $36,060 depending on location.
$31,730
Avg median salary in Oregon
$36,060
Highest paying metro
$29,980
Lowest paying metro
25,170
Employed in Oregon
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inWaiters and Waitresses salaries by city in Oregon
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR-WA | $36,060 | $33,540 | $57,270 | 13,920 |
| Salem, OR | $33,470 | $30,940 | $51,600 | 1,790 |
| Bend, OR | $32,690 | $30,980 | $50,680 | 1,630 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $32,670 | $31,000 | $48,290 | 310 |
| Medford, OR | $31,120 | $30,130 | $46,620 | 1,130 |
| Albany, OR | $30,980 | $30,290 | $43,200 | 380 |
| Central Oregon | $30,740 | $29,820 | $38,110 | 700 |
| Eugene, OR | $30,740 | $30,170 | $44,230 | 1,770 |
| Corvallis, OR | $30,400 | $29,640 | $45,740 | 490 |
| Eastern Oregon | $30,180 | $29,650 | $36,480 | 750 |
| Coast Oregon | $29,980 | $29,440 | $36,060 | 2,300 |