How much does a chef and head cook make in Minnesota?
$62,600a year
Median yearly pay for chef and head cooks in Minnesota. That is $30.10 an hour or $5,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.10
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,400Median: $62,600Highest 10%: $95,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,400 | $23.27 | |
| 25th | $53,050 | $25.50 | |
| Median | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| 75th | $75,960 | $36.52 | |
| 90th | $95,890 | $46.10 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $63,240 |
| Rochester, MN | $62,520 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $60,500 |
| Mankato, MN | $60,050 |
| La Crosse, WI | $58,300 |
| Duluth, MN | $56,790 |
| Fargo, ND | $54,390 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $50,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chef and head cooks.
| 19. Oregon | $63,600 |
| 20. New Hampshire | $63,400 |
| 21. Virginia | $63,270 |
| 22. Minnesota | $62,600 |
| 23. Alabama | $62,400 |
| 24. Nevada | $62,380 |
| 25. New Mexico | $62,250 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chef and head cook make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.10 ($62,600 a year).
Do chef and head cooks make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $62,600 against $62,470 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for chef and head cook pay?
Minnesota ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays chef and head cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $63,240 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.