How much does a cook make in Minnesota?
$38,590a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Minnesota. That is $18.55 an hour or $3,216 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.55
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 26,080
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,280Median: $38,590Highest 10%: $47,850
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,280 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $36,020 | $17.32 | |
| Median | $38,590 | $18.55 | |
| 75th | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| 90th | $47,850 | $23.00 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $39,640 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 13. Connecticut | $39,480 |
| 14. Arizona | $38,670 |
| 15. Nevada | $38,610 |
| 16. Minnesota | $38,590 |
| 17. New Jersey | $38,460 |
| 18. Montana | $38,060 |
| 19. Delaware | $37,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $18.55 ($38,590 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $38,590 against $37,390 nationally, 3% 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 $39,640 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.