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Waiter / Waitress Salary in Oregon (2026)
$23.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,415/year ($3,118/month) for a single filer
Waiter / Waitress pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,200 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,240 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,620 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,620 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 23,040 Waiter / Waitress jobs in Oregon (occupation code 35-3031, “Waiters and Waitresses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Waiter / Waitress salary of $48,410 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 $37,415 — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
| Gross (median) | $48,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,629 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,703 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$3,662 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,415 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,118 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Waiter / Waitress make in Oregon?
- The median Waiter / Waitress salary in Oregon is $48,410 per year ($23.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,240 and $63,620.
- What is the take-home pay for a Waiter / Waitress in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $48,410, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $37,415 per year ($3,118 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 22.7%.
- How many Waiter / Waitress jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 23,040 Waiter / Waitress 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.