salary$50,480 a year$24 an hour · median pay in the Bend, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,500per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,310per year
Jobs in the area1,750people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Bend?
Expensive. Rent of $2,123 a month takes 50.5% of the median server (waiter/waitress) 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 server (waiter/waitress) make in Bend, OR?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Bend, OR area is $50,480 a year ($24 an hour). Most earn between $31,500 and $76,310.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Bend?
Typical rent of $2,123 a month takes 50.5% of the median server (waiter/waitress) salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Bend, OR metro area.