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Food Prep Worker Salary in Oregon (2026)
$18.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,568/year ($2,464/month) for a single filer
Food Prep Worker pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,560 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,100 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,450 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,860 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,580 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 11,860 Food Prep Worker jobs in Oregon (occupation code 35-2021, “Food Preparation Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Food Prep Worker salary of $37,450 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 $29,568 — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
| Gross (median) | $37,450 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,314 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,865 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$2,703 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,568 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,464 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Oregon paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Food Prep Worker make in Oregon?
- The median Food Prep Worker salary in Oregon is $37,450 per year ($18.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,100 and $42,860.
- What is the take-home pay for a Food Prep Worker in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $37,450, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $29,568 per year ($2,464 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.0%.
- How many Food Prep Worker jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 11,860 Food Prep Worker 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.