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Cooks, Restaurant average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $46,230 | $45,200 | $38,850 | $36,133 | 105 |
| Bend | $44,790 | $44,540 | $38,640 | $35,087 | 104 |
| Grants Pass | $42,610 | $39,110 | $37,440 | $33,503 | 98 |
| Salem | $41,510 | $39,170 | $37,200 | $32,704 | 104 |
| Medford | $41,180 | $38,430 | $37,480 | $32,464 | 101 |
| Corvallis | $40,940 | $38,380 | $37,240 | $32,290 | 104 |
| Eugene | $40,920 | $37,960 | $36,860 | $32,275 | 102 |
| Albany | $40,880 | $38,780 | $37,250 | $32,246 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2014.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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