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Food Preparation Workers average salary by city in Oregon
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $41,410 | $38,730 | $36,800 | $32,631 | 105 |
| Bend | $40,230 | $38,010 | $35,520 | $31,774 | 104 |
| Salem | $39,160 | $37,300 | $34,520 | $30,997 | 104 |
| Albany | $37,960 | $35,860 | $33,810 | $30,125 | 102 |
| Medford | $37,700 | $35,440 | $33,100 | $29,936 | 101 |
| Eugene | $37,420 | $36,160 | $33,670 | $29,732 | 102 |
| Grants Pass | $37,420 | $35,430 | $33,390 | $29,732 | 98 |
| Corvallis | $37,000 | $36,510 | $34,520 | $29,427 | 104 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 35-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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