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Food Preparation Workers Salary in Oregon

Food Preparation Workers in Oregon earn a median of $37,450 a year, +6% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$37,450
vs. U.S. median
+6% ($35,320)
Rank among states
7 of 51
Jobs in the state
11,860

Pay range in Oregon

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,560; the top 10% earn over $48,580. Nationally the range is $25,810 to $45,340.

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Food Preparation Workers pay in Oregon

How much do food preparation workers make in Oregon?

The median is $37,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,560 and the top 10% earn over $48,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Oregon a good state for food preparation workers?

On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+6% vs. the national median of $35,320). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses