Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) Salary in Oregon
Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) in Oregon earn a median of $44,520 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,520
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($37,450)
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,150
Pay range in Oregon
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,690; the top 10% earn over $57,790. Nationally the range is $28,480 to $49,670.
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Cooks (Institution and Cafeteria) pay in Oregon
How much do cooks (institution and cafeteria) make in Oregon?
The median is $44,520 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,690 and the top 10% earn over $57,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oregon a good state for cooks (institution and cafeteria)?
On pay alone it ranks 13 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $37,450). Living costs are not included.