Busser Salary in Oregon (2026)
$17.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,102/year ($2,425/month) for a single filer
Busser pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,800 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,810 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,910 Busser jobs in Oregon (occupation code 35-9011, “Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Busser salary of $36,800 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 $29,102 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $36,800 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,236 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,815 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$2,646 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,102 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,425 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Busser make in Oregon?
- The median Busser salary in Oregon is $36,800 per year ($17.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,080 and $40,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Busser in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $36,800, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $29,102 per year ($2,425 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Busser jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 3,910 Busser jobs in Oregon in the latest survey (May 2025).
Top-paying states for Bussers
Other salaries in Oregon
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.