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Waiters and Waitresses 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 | $56,130 | $54,780 | $37,150 | $43,325 | 105 |
| Bend | $53,330 | $50,480 | $35,910 | $41,291 | 104 |
| Grants Pass | $51,770 | $48,950 | $35,250 | $40,158 | 98 |
| Medford | $50,910 | $50,440 | $34,040 | $39,533 | 101 |
| Salem | $50,860 | $48,720 | $35,330 | $39,497 | 104 |
| Albany | $49,980 | $47,440 | $31,640 | $38,857 | 102 |
| Corvallis | $49,030 | $46,600 | $31,740 | $38,167 | 104 |
| Eugene | $47,580 | $42,930 | $31,620 | $37,114 | 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 35-3031.
- 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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