How much does a cook make in Minneapolis?
$32,150a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $15.46 an hour or $2,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.46
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 237
- Jobs in the area
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,750Median: $32,150Highest 10%: $47,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,750 | $11.90 | |
| 25th | $24,750 | $11.90 | |
| Median | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 75th | $40,250 | $19.35 | |
| 90th | $47,440 | $22.81 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $35,570 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,960 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,700 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 $15.46 ($32,150 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
No: $32,150 against $35,880 nationally, 10% less.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $32,150, so Minneapolis pays 0% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for cook pay?
123 of 237 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,440 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.