How much does a cook make in Minnesota?
$32,150a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Minnesota. That is $15.46 an hour or $2,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.46
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,150Median: $32,150Highest 10%: $44,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,150 | $11.13 | |
| 25th | $24,750 | $11.90 | |
| Median | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| 75th | $39,090 | $18.79 | |
| 90th | $44,460 | $21.38 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux Falls, SD | $35,570 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $32,150 |
| Rochester, MN | $30,320 |
| Duluth, MN | $29,960 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 28. Montana | $33,240 |
| 29. South Dakota | $32,380 |
| 30. New Hampshire | $32,330 |
| 31. Minnesota | $32,150 |
| 32. Kentucky | $31,840 |
| 33. North Carolina | $31,290 |
| 34. Virginia | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $15.46 ($32,150 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $32,150 against $35,880 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for cook pay?
Minnesota ranks 31 of 49 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays cooks the most?
Sioux Falls, SD-MN, with a median of $35,570 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.