Fast Food Worker Salary in Portland, OR
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The median fast food worker in the Portland area earns $35,620 a year ($17.13 an hour), 14% above the U.S. median ($31,200) and 2% above the Oregon median ($35,050). Half of the 34,840 fast food workers there earn between $34,890 and $37,690.
Median $35,620
10th: $34,28090th: $45,320
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $34,280 | $30,950 | $22,840 |
| 25th percentile | $34,890 | $33,560 | $27,700 |
| Median | $35,620 | $35,050 | $31,200 |
| 75th percentile | $37,690 | $36,880 | $36,070 |
| 90th percentile | $45,320 | $44,370 | $42,650 |
| Average | $37,830 | $36,200 | $32,150 |
| Jobs | 34,840 | 59,920 | 3,854,050 |
Portland, OR ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for fast food worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($44,570).
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Check my payFast food worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $44,570
- San Francisco, CA: $43,870
- Sacramento, CA: $42,860
- Riverside, CA: $42,280
- San Diego, CA: $42,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $42,110
- Seattle, WA: $39,150
- Denver, CO: $37,070
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Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Waiter: $54,780
- Bartender: $45,590
- Restaurant Cook: $45,200
- Food Service Supervisor: $48,900
- Food Preparation Worker: $38,730
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.