How much does a cook make in St. Cloud?
$40,590a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $19.51 an hour or $3,383 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.51
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,080Median: $40,590Highest 10%: $48,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,080 | $16.87 | |
| 25th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| Median | $40,590 | $19.51 | |
| 75th | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| 90th | $48,120 | $23.13 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Minneapolis, MN | $44,830 |
| Rochester, MN | $43,160 |
| Fargo, ND | $41,120 |
| 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 St. Cloud
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker | $41,600 |
| Cook | $36,270 |
| Food Server | $34,510 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $33,540 |
| Cook | $31,010 |
| Dishwasher | $29,830 |
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $29,680 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper | $29,580 |
| Host and Hostess | $27,560 |
| Bartender | $25,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in St. Cloud?
The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $19.51 ($40,590 a year).
Do cooks make more in St. Cloud than the national average?
Yes: $40,590 against $37,450 nationally, 8% more.
How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $43,460, so St. Cloud pays 7% less.
Where does St. Cloud rank for cook pay?
86 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,120 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.