First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Salary in Oregon
The median for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers in Oregon is $46,950 a year, somewhat above the national $44,080 (+7%); the state ranks 14th of 51 states by median. That is 18% less than the median across all occupations in Oregon ($57,000). Among neighbouring states, Washington and California pay more (up to $59,400 in Washington) and Nevada and Idaho pay less (down to $38,190 in Idaho). Oregon employs 16,880 first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, 8.58 per 1,000 jobs, the 27th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.09 is close to the national share.
Oregon vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Oregon | Hourly | $17.32 | $18.58 | $22.57 | $28.14 | $34.14 | $24.22 | 16,880 | 8.58 | 1.09 |
| Annual | $36,030 | $38,640 | $46,950 | $58,520 | $71,010 | $50,370 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $14.40 | $17.30 | $21.19 | $26.24 | $31.52 | $22.20 | 1,223,240 | – | – |
| Annual | $29,940 | $35,980 | $44,080 | $54,570 | $65,570 | $46,180 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 14th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 27th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.09
- Jobs per 1,000
- 8.58
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Oregon's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Oregon
8 metropolitan areas and 3 nonmetropolitan areas touching Oregon publish a row for first-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $23.51 | $48,900 | $36,680 | $75,350 | 9,900 | 8.20 | 1.04 |
| Bend, OR | $23.10 | $48,050 | $36,030 | $72,870 | 1,040 | 9.57 | 1.22 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $22.24 | $46,260 | $34,800 | $63,160 | 280 | 9.28 | 1.18 |
| Salem, OR | $21.95 | $45,660 | $35,100 | $70,310 | 1,440 | 7.66 | 0.97 |
| Corvallis, OR | $21.75 | $45,230 | $35,550 | $62,740 | 390 | 10.08 | 1.28 |
| Medford, OR | $21.75 | $45,230 | $34,840 | $69,070 | 780 | 8.78 | 1.12 |
| Albany, OR | $21.31 | $44,330 | $34,310 | $61,570 | 350 | 7.45 | 0.95 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $20.63 | $42,900 | $32,050 | $61,660 | 1,500 | 9.51 | 1.21 |
| Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $21.65 | $45,040 | $31,770 | $63,540 | 1,190 | 10.39 | 1.32 |
| Eastern Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $21.47 | $44,650 | $33,540 | $73,660 | 620 | 8.47 | 1.08 |
| Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area | $21.43 | $44,570 | $34,440 | $64,840 | 510 | 10.26 | 1.30 |
Neighbouring states
| State | Median hourly | Median annual | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $22.57 | $46,950 | 16,880 | 1.09 |
| California | $22.59 | $46,980 | 130,190 | 0.91 |
| Idaho | $18.36 | $38,190 | 7,440 | 1.10 |
| Nevada | $21.17 | $44,030 | 14,230 | 1.17 |
| Washington | $28.56 | $59,400 | 20,700 | 0.74 |
See the national page for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers (every state ranked) and the Oregon wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Oregon estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.