How much does a cook make in Minneapolis?
$44,830a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $21.55 an hour or $3,736 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.55
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 4,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,550Median: $44,830Highest 10%: $54,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,550 | $17.57 | |
| 25th | $39,280 | $18.88 | |
| Median | $44,830 | $21.55 | |
| 75th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 90th | $54,180 | $26.05 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Rochester, MN | $43,160 |
| Fargo, ND | $41,120 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $40,590 |
| Mankato, MN | $40,410 |
| Duluth, MN | $40,300 |
| La Crosse, WI | $39,050 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $38,500 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $37,240 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Chef and Head Cook | $63,240 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $46,110 |
| Cook | $39,640 |
| Food Server | $36,420 |
| Cook | $36,380 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $35,100 |
| Dishwasher | $34,940 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $33,040 |
| Cook | $32,150 |
| Host and Hostess | $30,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $21.55 ($44,830 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $44,830 against $37,450 nationally, 20% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $43,460, so Minneapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for cook pay?
50 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $54,180 or more.
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.