Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Oregon
Chefs and Head Cooks in Oregon earn a median of $63,600 a year, +2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $63,600
- vs. U.S. median
- +2% ($62,470)
- Rank among states
- 19 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,910; the top 10% earn over $95,180. Nationally the range is $37,900 to $98,560.
States ranked near Oregon
Similar jobs in Oregon
- Food Service Managers$62,110 median in Oregon
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46,950 median in Oregon
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$56,210 median in Oregon
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$44,520 median in Oregon
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$49,360 median in Oregon
- Cooks, Restaurant$43,100 median in Oregon
Chefs and Head Cooks pay in Oregon
How much do chefs and head cooks make in Oregon?
The median is $63,600 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,910 and the top 10% earn over $95,180. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for chefs and head cooks?
On pay alone it ranks 19 of 51 (+2% vs. the national median of $62,470). Living costs are not included.