Waiter Salary in Portland, OR
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The median waiter in the Portland area earns $54,780 a year ($26.34 an hour), 55% above the U.S. median ($35,230) and 13% above the Oregon median ($48,410). Half of the 13,910 waiters there earn between $37,150 and $72,170.
Median $54,780
10th: $33,98090th: $81,630
| Annual pay | Portland area | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,980 | $31,200 | $18,100 |
| 25th percentile | $37,150 | $35,240 | $27,750 |
| Median | $54,780 | $48,410 | $35,230 |
| 75th percentile | $72,170 | $63,620 | $47,110 |
| 90th percentile | $81,630 | $77,620 | $64,720 |
| Average | $56,130 | $52,400 | $40,060 |
| Jobs | 13,910 | 23,040 | 2,270,910 |
Portland, OR ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for waiter pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($57,280).
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- Seattle, WA: $57,280
- New York, NY: $47,610
- Phoenix, AZ: $47,530
- Buffalo, NY: $46,580
- Washington, DC: $46,040
- Grand Rapids, MI: $42,930
- San Jose, CA: $41,920
- Denver, CO: $39,650
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Similar jobs in Portland, OR
- Fast Food Worker: $35,620
- 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.