How much does a cook make in Minnesota?
$43,460a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Minnesota. That is $20.89 an hour or $3,622 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.89
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,520Median: $43,460Highest 10%: $52,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,520 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| Median | $43,460 | $20.89 | |
| 75th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 90th | $52,140 | $25.07 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $44,830 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 13. Oregon | $44,520 |
| 14. Delaware | $44,080 |
| 15. Maine | $43,490 |
| 16. Minnesota | $43,460 |
| 17. Colorado | $42,500 |
| 18. Maryland | $41,380 |
| 19. Arizona | $39,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $20.89 ($43,460 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $43,460 against $37,450 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for cook pay?
Minnesota ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $44,830 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.