salary$45,200 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$61,430per year
Jobs in the area13,020people work this job
Can a restaurant cook afford Portland?
Expensive. Rent of $1,874 a month takes 49.8% of the median restaurant cook salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a restaurant cook make in Portland, OR?
The median pay for a restaurant cook in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $45,200 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,510 and $61,430.
Can a restaurant cook afford to live in Portland?
Typical rent of $1,874 a month takes 49.8% of the median restaurant cook salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.