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Cafeteria Cook Salary in Oregon (2026)
$21.40 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,630/year ($2,886/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 13th of 51 states for Cafeteria Cook pay, with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 7,150 Cafeteria Cook jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $44,520 a year — though pay ranges from $36,690 for newcomers to $57,790 at the top.
Cafeteria Cook pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,690 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,520 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,790 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,150 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Oregon (occupation code 35-2012, “Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Cafeteria Cook salary of $44,520 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,630 — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
| Gross (median) | $44,520 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,162 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,406 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,322 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,630 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,886 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Cafeteria Cook make in Oregon?
- The median Cafeteria Cook salary in Oregon is $44,520 per year ($21.40 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,370 and $49,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Cafeteria Cook in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $44,520, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $34,630 per year ($2,886 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.2%.
- How many Cafeteria Cook jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 7,150 Cafeteria Cook jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Oregon state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Oregon.