How much does a cook make in Minneapolis?
$39,640a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $19.06 an hour or $3,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.06
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 54 of 391
- Jobs in the area
- 17,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $39,640Highest 10%: $48,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $37,110 | $17.84 | |
| Median | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| 75th | $46,440 | $22.33 | |
| 90th | $48,160 | $23.15 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Rochester, MN | $38,150 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $37,310 |
| Mankato, MN | $37,190 |
| Fargo, ND | $37,020 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $36,800 |
| Duluth, MN | $36,680 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $36,270 |
| La Crosse, WI | $36,260 |
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 | $44,830 |
| 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 $19.06 ($39,640 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $39,640 against $37,390 nationally, 6% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $38,590, so Minneapolis pays 3% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for cook pay?
54 of 391 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,160 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.