How much does a cook make in Minneapolis?
$36,380a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $17.49 an hour or $3,032 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.49
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 308
- Jobs in the area
- 3,550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,550Median: $36,380Highest 10%: $39,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,550 | $11.80 | |
| 25th | $31,010 | $14.91 | |
| Median | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 75th | $39,560 | $19.02 | |
| 90th | $39,560 | $19.02 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for cooks.
| Rochester, MN | $33,090 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $32,970 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $31,010 |
| Duluth, MN | $30,790 |
| Fargo, ND | $29,710 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $29,550 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,590 |
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 |
| 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 $17.49 ($36,380 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $36,380 against $30,890 nationally, 18% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $34,120, so Minneapolis pays 7% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for cook pay?
48 of 308 metro areas with data.
How much does a cook make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,560 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.