salary$42,930 a year$21 an hour · median pay in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$30,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,840per year
Jobs in the area1,950people work this job
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford Eugene?
Expensive. Rent of $1,607 a month takes 44.9% 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 Eugene, OR?
The median pay for a server (waiter/waitress) in the Eugene-Springfield, OR area is $42,930 a year ($21 an hour). Most earn between $30,350 and $73,840.
Can a server (waiter/waitress) afford to live in Eugene?
Typical rent of $1,607 a month takes 44.9% 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 Eugene-Springfield, OR metro area.