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Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $47,030 | $45,800 | $40,240 | $36,714 | 105 |
| Bend | $46,670 | $45,350 | $39,520 | $36,453 | 104 |
| Salem | $46,010 | $44,690 | $38,580 | $35,973 | 104 |
| Grants Pass | $44,430 | $44,140 | $38,460 | $34,825 | 98 |
| Eugene | $44,060 | $43,820 | $38,030 | $34,556 | 102 |
| Medford | $43,660 | $42,450 | $38,270 | $34,266 | 101 |
| Corvallis | $42,130 | $38,950 | $37,940 | $33,154 | 104 |
| Albany | $41,910 | $40,000 | $37,550 | $32,994 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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