Food Preparation Worker Salary in Portland, OR
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The median food preparation worker in the Portland area earns $38,730 a year ($18.62 an hour), 10% above the U.S. median ($35,320) and 3% above the Oregon median ($37,450). Half of the 6,870 food preparation workers there earn between $36,800 and $45,120.
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,070 | $31,560 | $25,810 |
| 25th percentile | $36,800 | $35,100 | $29,950 |
| Median | $38,730 | $37,450 | $35,320 |
| 75th percentile | $45,120 | $42,860 | $38,550 |
| 90th percentile | $50,280 | $48,580 | $45,340 |
| Average | $41,410 | $39,510 | $35,290 |
| Jobs | 6,870 | 11,860 | 893,600 |
Portland, OR ranks 8th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for food preparation worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,580).
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Check my payFood preparation worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,580
- Seattle, WA: $43,830
- San Francisco, CA: $41,000
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,770
- Boston, MA: $39,660
- Denver, CO: $39,470
- San Diego, CA: $38,780
- Sacramento, CA: $38,480
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Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Restaurant Cook: $45,200
- Fast Food Worker: $35,620
- Waiter: $54,780
- Food Service Supervisor: $48,900
- Bartender: $45,590
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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.