How much does a cook make in Minnesota?
$34,120a year
Median yearly pay for cooks in Minnesota. That is $16.40 an hour or $2,843 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.40
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,550Median: $34,120Highest 10%: $39,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,550 | $11.80 | |
| 25th | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| Median | $34,120 | $16.40 | |
| 75th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 90th | $39,560 | $19.02 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,380 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cooks.
| 12. Rhode Island | $35,230 |
| 13. Connecticut | $34,980 |
| 14. Illinois | $34,960 |
| 15. Minnesota | $34,120 |
| 16. Alaska | $33,960 |
| 17. Nevada | $33,840 |
| 18. Maryland | $33,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cook make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $16.40 ($34,120 a year).
Do cooks make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $34,120 against $30,890 nationally, 10% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for cook pay?
Minnesota ranks 15 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays cooks the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $36,380 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.