How much does a cook make in Minnesota?
$36,850a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Minnesota. That is $17.72 an hour or $3,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.72
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 33
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,180Median: $36,850Highest 10%: $48,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,180 | $14.51 | |
| 25th | $34,430 | $16.55 | |
| Median | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 75th | $45,430 | $21.84 | |
| 90th | $48,250 | $23.20 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $38,210 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 17. Florida | $39,520 |
| 18. Connecticut | $37,190 |
| 19. Michigan | $37,110 |
| 20. Minnesota | $36,850 |
| 21. Tennessee | $36,440 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $36,220 |
| 23. Illinois | $35,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $17.72 ($36,850 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minnesota than the national average?
No: $36,850 against $37,690 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Minnesota rank for cook pay?
Minnesota ranks 20 of 33 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $38,210 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.