Waiters and Waitresses pay in Oregon
The employment-weighted average of local median wages for Waiters and Waitresses in Oregon is $50,502, based on 25,440 workers. Among the 41 states with published data, that ranks number 2. The BLS national median for the occupation is $35,230, so Oregon averages 43.4% above it.
Published data for Oregon currently covers the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area, with a local median wage of $54,780.
Cost of living for Waiters and Waitresses in Oregon
We compare 5 Oregon counties after federal, Social Security, Medicare and state taxes and the four basics: a one-bedroom rental, food, home energy and gasoline. Multnomah County, OR leaves the largest yearly margin, $15,485. Columbia County, OR leaves the smallest, $15,485. The median wage covers all four basics in 5 of the 5 counties.
Waiters and Waitresses in other states
The states with the highest average local median wages for Waiters and Waitresses are Washington ($54,839), New York ($47,178), District of Columbia ($46,040) and New Jersey ($44,450).
Frequently asked questions: Waiters and Waitresses in Oregon
How much do Waiters and Waitresses earn in Oregon?
The employment-weighted average of local median wages is $50,502.
Which Oregon county is best for Waiters and Waitresses?
Multnomah County, OR leaves the largest yearly margin after taxes and the four basics ($15,485). Washington County, OR follows at $15,485.